Thermal decomposition of the carbyl compounds {C5H4(CH2)(2)NR}TiR'(2)
proceeds through alpha- and beta-H elimination to give stable aryne, a
lkylidene, and olefin. complexes in the presence of PMe3. Reaction of
the dibenzyl compound {C5H4(CH2)(2)N-t-Bu}Ti(CH2Ph)(2) with B(C6F5)(3)
gives the cationic [{C5H4(CH2)(2)N-t-Bu}TiCH2Ph](+), which is an acti
ve catalyst for the polymerization of ethene and propene.