Ethylene dimerization
US4487847A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 1983 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel ethylene dimerization catalyst is provided consisting essentially of a nickel compound, a phosphine compound, and an acidic compound. In addition, an improved ethylene dimerization process is provided which comprises contacting ethylene with the novel catalyst composition present, in an effective solvent, at a temperature from about 0.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C. As a result of the inventive process, high catalyst productivity and good selectivity to the desired dimerized product, 1-butene, is obtained.
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