| abstract |
A robust chelate complex is provided having formula (I) wherein M is a metal, preferably a transition metal; Z is an anionic donor atom, at least three of which are nitrogen, and the other is preferably nitrogen or oxygen; LI is a labile ligand; Ch,, Ch and Ch3, are oxidation resistant chelate groups which are the same or different and which form 5- or 6-membered rings -with the metal, and Ch^ is a chelate group having structure (a) wherein R, and R2_are the same or different and are preferably selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, methyl, and CF or when linked, a 5- or 6-membered ring cyclo substituent. The complex provides a stable, long-lived oxidation catalyst or catalyst activator. |