Oligomerisation and Stereoselective Polymerisation of Alkenes and Alkynes Using Pyridyl-based Al(III) Catalysts

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate the oligomerisation and stereoselective polymerisation of alkenes and alkynes using pyridyl-based Al(III) catalysts.
• Dealkylation of dimers with specific catalysts
• Synthesis of putative cations
• Polymerisation of various alkenes
• Successful oligomerisation of a range of alkenes
• High degree of stereoselectivity observed
• Formation of stable intermediates