Ruthenium-based complex catalysts

US9828401B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• Arlanxeo Deutschland GmbH · DE
• The Governing Council of the University of Toronto · CA

Inventors

• Julia Maria Jeschko · Blaustein, DE
• Douglas W. Stephan · Toronto, CA
• Clinton Lund · London, CA
• Michael Sgro · Toronto, CA
• Christopher Ong · Bridge City, US
• Renan Cariou · Hull, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 15, 2012
• Grant date: Nov 28, 2017
• Expiry date: Jun 17, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07C2601/14
• WIPO field: Organic fine chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides novel Ruthenium-based transition metal complex catalysts comprising specific ligands, their preparation and their use in hydrogenation processes. Such complex catalysts are inexpensive, thermally robust, and olefin selective.