Over the last few years, my group has acquired much knowledge on the mechanism of the ROMP of norbornenyl monomers initiated by Grubbs third generation. Through our studies, we have observed a series of unexpected interactions between the monomer structure and the metathesis catalyst. Some of these observations, e.g., endo/exo stereochemistry effect of chelating monomers, have been rationalized and published while other effects have remained empirical (and unpublished) anomalies. Through this presentation, I will highlight some of the surprising observations we have made that we still don’t yet fully understand.

Everything I still don’t understand about ROMP of norbornenyl monomers initiated by G3

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