Formation of active centers of polymer catalysts for radical-coordination polymerization

Chromatography–mass spectrometry of samples representing the interaction products of ferrocene, radical initiator and monomer taken in the molar ratio of 1:2:10 in toluene solution was used for experimental detection of products indicating the structure and mechanism of formation of metal complex active centers of radical-coordination polymerization. Structures similar to those proposed by the quantum-chemical modeling were demonstrated to be formed with the participation of secondary radicals.