Patent ID: 6512060
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: C08F,C08L,C09D,C09J,Y10S

Abstract:
A process for coupling molecules, comprising:contacting at least one first molecule comprising one or more radically transferable atoms or groups, and at least one second molecule comprising one or more radically transferable atoms or groups with a system comprising: a transition metal, wherein said transition metal is at least partially present in an oxidation state that can participate in a redox reaction with the radically transferable atoms or groups; and one or more N-, O-, P-, or S-containing ligands which can coordinate in a &sgr;-bond or a &pgr;-bond to the transition metal, or a C containing compound which can coordinate in a &pgr;-bond to the transition metal; thereby coupling the first molecule and the second molecule.