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Olefin isomerization catalysts and process

Assignee: Sun Ventures Inc
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Filing: 1972-05-10
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1992-05-10
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Abstract

Abstract The activity of olefin isomerization catalysts such as RuCl2(Ph3P)3 may be substantially enhanced in the presence of compounds which are readily decarbonylated by RuCl2(Ph3P)3 to form carbonyl derivatives of said catalysts.

Inventors

  • 👤 J Lyons

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 21:13
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07C; C07C5/00; C07C5/22; C07C5/2206; C07C5/2266; C07C5/2293; B; B01; B01J; B01J31/00; B01J31/16; B01J31/18; B01J31/1895; B01J31/20; B01J31/24; B01J31/2404; B01J2231/00; B01J2231/50; B01J2231/52; B01J2531/00; B01J2531/80; B01J2531/82; B01J2531/821; C07C2531/00; C07C2531/16; C07C2531/24

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim 28 words
A PROCESS FOR THE ISOMERIZATION OF OLEFINS WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING SAID OLEFINS UNDER AN INERT ATMOSPHERE WITH A CATALYST CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A METAL CARBONYL OF THE FORMULA
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 28 words
A PROCESS FOR THE ISOMERIZATION OF OLEFINS WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING SAID OLEFINS UNDER AN INERT ATMOSPHERE WITH A CATALYST CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A METAL CARBONYL OF THE FORMULA
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 31 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein the metal carbonyl catalyst is formed in situ by reacting in the presence of the olefin starting material a metal complex of the formula
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 25 words
The process according to claim 2 wherein the compound which is decarbonylated is carbon monoxide, a formate ester, an epoxide, an aldehyde or an alcohol.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 23 words
The process according to claim 2 wherein the compound which is decarbonylated is CO, ethylene oxide, styrene oxide, benzaldehyde, phenylacetaldehyde, crotonaldehyde or benzylformate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 17 words
The process according to claim 2 wherein the metal complex catalyst is RuCl2(Ph3P)3, wherein Ph is phenyl.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 33 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein the amount of metal complex catalyst present is in the range of from about 10 2 to 10 4 moles per liter of olefin starting material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 23 words
In the process for the isomerization of olefins in the presence of a catalyst consisting essentially of a metal complex of the formula
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 23 words
In the process for the isomerization of olefins in the presence of a catalyst consisting essentially of a metal complex of the formula
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 28 words
The process according to claim 7 wherein the compound which is decarbonylated is carbon monoxide, a formate ester, an alkyl oxide, an aldehyde, an alcohol or an epoxide.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 17 words
The process according to claim 7 wherein the metal complex catalyst is RuCl2(Ph3P)3, wherein Ph is phenyl.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 28 words
A process for the isomerization of olefins which comprises contacting said olefins under an inert atmosphere with a catalyst consisting essentially of a metal carbonyl of the formula
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 28 words
A process for the isomerization of olefins which comprises contacting said olefins under an inert atmosphere with a catalyst consisting essentially of a metal carbonyl of the formula
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 31 words
The process according to claim 10 wherein the metal carbonyl catalyst is formed in situ by reacting in the presence of the olefin starting material a metal complex of the formula

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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