Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A complex of the formula [(R.sub.2 DQ).sub.b P.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.4-b Z.sup.- ].sub.g.(MX.sub.n).sub.s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; D represents a member selected from P and N atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene group, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; b times g is 1 to 6; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A complex of the formula [(R.sub.2 DQ).sub.b P.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.4-b Z.sup.- ].sub.g.(MX.sub.n).sub.s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; D represents a member selected from P and N atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene group, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; b times g is 1 to 6; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
157 words
A complex of the formula [(R.sub.2 PQ).sub.b P.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.4-b Z.sup.- ].sub.g (.MX.sub.n).sub.s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein the alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic liquid satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; g times b is 1 to 6; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
157 words
A complex of the formula [(R.sub.2 PQ).sub.b P.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.4-b Z.sup.- ].sub.g (.MX.sub.n).sub.s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein the alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic liquid satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; g times b is 1 to 6; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
165 words
A complex of the formula [R 2 PQP + R 1 3 Z - ] b (MX n ) s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; g times s is 1 to 6; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
165 words
A complex of the formula [R 2 PQP + R 1 3 Z - ] b (MX n ) s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; g times s is 1 to 6; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
145 words
A complex of the formula [(R 2 PQ) b P + R 1 4-b Z - ] g [M(CO)H] s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; b times g is 1 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
145 words
A complex of the formula [(R 2 PQ) b P + R 1 4-b Z - ] g [M(CO)H] s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; b times g is 1 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
A complex according to claim 4, wherein M is Co or Rh.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
10 words
A complex according to claim 4, wherein M is Rh.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A complex according to claim 4, wherein Z - is an aluminosilicate anion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
122 words
A complex of the formula [R.sub.2 PQP.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.3 Clay.sup.- ]RhX.sub.n wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups; wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; and n is 2 to 6.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
122 words
A complex of the formula [R.sub.2 PQP.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.3 Clay.sup.- ]RhX.sub.n wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups; wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; and n is 2 to 6.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 7 of the formula [Ph.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.14 P.sup.+ (C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.3 Clay.sup.- ]Rh(CO)H.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
49 words
A complex according to claim 2 of the formula [(Ar.sub.2 PQ).sub.b P.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.4-b Z.sup.- ].sub.g.(RhX.sub.n).sub.s wherein Ar is an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms and wherein Q, b, R 1 , Z - , g, X, n and s are as defined in claim 2.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A complex according to claim 2 of the formula (Ar.sub.2 PQP.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.3 Z.sup.-).sub.3 Rh(CO)H wherein Ar, Q, R 1 and Z - are as defined in claim 2.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 2 of the formula [Ph.sub.2 P--CH.sub.2 --.sub.m P.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.3 Z.sup.- ].sub.3 Rh(CO)H wherein Ph represents phenyl, m is an integer of from 1 to 30, and R 1 and Z - are as defined in claim 2.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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A complex according to claim 1 or 2, wherein Z - is a non-coordinating anion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
10 words
A complex according to claim 12 of the formula ##STR25##
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
144 words
A complex of the formula [R.sub.2 NQP.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.3 Z.sup.- ].sub.g (MX.sub.n).sub.s wherein R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; Z - is an anion; g is 1 to 6; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
144 words
A complex of the formula [R.sub.2 NQP.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.3 Z.sup.- ].sub.g (MX.sub.n).sub.s wherein R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; Z - is an anion; g is 1 to 6; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
136 words
The complex of claim 1 wherein said X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M, selected from the group consisting of H - , alkyl - , aryl - , substituted aryl - , CF 3 - , C 2 F 5 - , CN - , N 3 - , COR - (wherein R is alkyl or aryl), acetate, acetylacetonate, SO 4 2- , PF 6 - , NO 2 - , NO 3 - , O 2 - , CH 3 O - , CH 2 ═CHCH 2 - , CO, C 6 H 5 CN, CH 3 CN, NO, NH 3 , pyridine, (C 4 H 9 ) 3 P, (C 2 H 5 ) 3 N, chelating olefins, diolefins and triolefins, tetrahydrofuran, and triphenyl phosphine.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
118 words
A complex of the formula (R 2 PQP + R 1 3 Z - ) 3 .Rh(CO)H wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; Q is divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; and M represents a Group VIII metal atom.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
118 words
A complex of the formula (R 2 PQP + R 1 3 Z - ) 3 .Rh(CO)H wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; Q is divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; and M represents a Group VIII metal atom.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
13 words
The complex of claim 17 wherein Z - is an ion exchange resin.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
12 words
The complex of claim 17 wherein Z - is an aluminosilicate anion.