The invention relates to a ruthenium complex of formula (1), (1) wherein all variables have a meaning as defined in the specification to be used as a (pre)catalyst in the olefin metathesis reaction, ring metathesis reaction (RCM), homometathesis (self-CM), cross-metathesis including ethanolysis (CM). ##STR00001##

A method of synthesizing a doped carbonaceous material includes mixing a carbon precursor material with at least one dopant to form a homogeneous/heterogeneous mixture; and subjecting the mixture to pyrolysis in an inert atmosphere to obtain the doped carbonaceous material. A method of purifying water includes providing an amount of the doped carbonaceous material in the water as a photocatalyst; and illuminating the water containing the doped carbonaceous material with visible light such that under visible light illumination, the doped carbonaceous material generates excitons (electron-hole pairs) and has high electron affinity, which react with oxygen and water adsorbed on its surface forming reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydroxyl radicals and superoxide radicals, singlet oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, that, in turn, decompose pollutants and micropollutants.

Disclosed are novel analogs of cytisine, a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use in the prevention of or treatment of CNS disorders including addictive disorders.

Methods of preparing oligomers of an olefin are provided. The methods can include providing a composition that includes an alkylaluminum compound, a chromium compound, and a hydrocarbon solvent. The hydrocarbon solvent can include n-undecane, a C8-C11 alkane compound having one branch, or a mixture thereof. The methods can further include contacting an olefin with the composition to form oligomers of the olefin. The olefin can include ethylene, and the oligomers of the olefin can include 1-hexene.

The present invention relates generally to catalysts and processes for the Z-selective formation of internal olefin(s) from terminal olefin(s) via homo-metathesis reactions.

The present invention relates generally to catalysts and processes for the Z-selective formation of internal olefin(s) from terminal olefin(s) via homo-metathesis reactions.

The present disclosure relates to a method for more readily preparing an oxime derivative under mild conditions by using a nitrogen oxide as a NO supply source.

A method for preparing a benzylamine derivative through amination of a benzylic CH bond under visible light-induced nickel catalysis is provided. The method includes: weighing and adding an amination reagent, a ruthenium or iridium photosensitizer, a nickel catalyst, a Lewis acid, and a ligand according to a molar ratio to a reaction vessel; under an inert gas atmosphere, adding a solvent, stirring, adding a benzyl-containing alkylate, and irradiating with a visible light source to allow a full reaction; and conducting separation and purification to obtain the benzylamine derivative. The method involves cheap and easily-available raw materials, and has relatively-extensive substrate applicability. In addition, the method has advantages such as mild reaction conditions, a high yield of a target product, small pollution, and a simple reaction operation and post-treatment, and thus is suitable for industrial production.

The present invention discloses a homogeneous, single site catalyst of formula (I) and a process for preparation thereof using a ligand. The present invention further discloses a process for preparation of linear polyethylene of high molecular weight and degree of crystallinity by using the homogeneous, single site catalyst of formula I. ##STR00001##

A novel method for artificial photosynthesis utilizing a chemical system that operates by harnessing visible light and directly capturing carbon dioxide and water from the atmosphere. The system is based on self-organizing complexes comprising visible-light-sensitive chromophores, such as 2-phenyl indole and 2-phenyl benzoxazole, along with titanium tetrachloride, which autonomously perform continuous, complex chemical operations to produce long-chain (C.sub.2 to C.sub.17) oxygenated organic materials. The process employs earth-abundant metal coordination compounds, including titanium (Ti), zirconium (Zr), hafnium (Hf), and vanadium (V), in the solid state. These compounds form carbonated metal derivatives upon hydrolysis, which are subsequently reduced through proton transfer from water. The system initially generates C.sub.1 materials that oligomerize via a novel self-catalyzed mechanism intrinsic to the system's operation. Monitoring and characterization of the chemical transformations have been conducted using high-resolution MALDI-TOF (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight) mass spectrometry, supported by infrared (IR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis. This innovation represents a sustainable and scalable approach for converting atmospheric CO.sub.2 into valuable organic materials.