Catalyst complex and use thereof in alkane oligomerization
US9828310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2531/24
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is a Group 9 novel metal catalyst complex further comprising a ketone-containing cocatalyst. The metal catalyst complex is useful in generating olefins from alkanes with great efficiency. In one embodiment, provided is an iridium catalyst complex useful in the dehydrogenation of alkanes comprising a ketone-containing cocatalyst and iridium complexed with a tridentate ligand. Also provided is a novel dehydrogenation method which utilizes the catalyst composition. In other embodiments, a novel process for preparing oligomers from alkanes utilizing the catalyst composition is provided.
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