Catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins
US6372682B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08F210/16
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides catalyst systems useful in the polymerization of olefins comprising a transition metal component and a ligand component comprising a Nitrogen atom and/or functional groups comprising a Nitrogen atom, generally in the form of an imine functional group. In certain embodiments, the ligand component may further comprise a phosphorous atom. Preferred ligand components are bidentate (bind to the transition metal at two or more sites) and include a nitrogen-transition metal bond from two imine groups. The transition metal-ligand complex is generally cationic and associated with a weakly coordinating anion. In a preferred embodiment, the catalyst system of the present invention further comprises a Lewis or Bronsted acid complexed with the ligand component of the transition metal-ligand complex.
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