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Catalyst composition and process for preparing linear alpha-olefins

US9050587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 11, 2008
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2531/22
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a catalyst composition for the oligomerization of ethylene, comprising a transition metal compound of the general formula MXm(OR′)4-m or MXm(OOCR′)4-m, wherein R′ is an alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl or cycloalkyl group, X is chlorine or bromine and m is from 0 to 4 and a reaction product of an organoaluminium compound and a cyclic amide, as well as to a process for preparing linear alpha-olefins utilizing this catalyst composition.

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