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Nickel-based catalysts for preparing high cis 1,4-polydienes

US7820580B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2008
Grant dateOct 26, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2531/90
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A nickel-carbene polymerization catalyst system for preparing high cis polydienes is provided. The catalyst system comprises (a) a nickel N-heterocyclic carbene complex, (b) an organoaluminum compound, (c) a fluorine-containing compound, and (d) optionally, an alcohol. Also provided is a process for producing a polydiene comprising reacting a conjugated diene in the presence of a polymerization catalyst comprising (a) a nickel N-heterocyclic carbene complex, (b) an organoaluminum compound, (c) a fluorine-containing compound, and (d) optionally, an alcohol.

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