Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 40
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A method of activating a catalyst precursor having the formula: M(Y) (OR.sup.2).sub.x (R.sup.3).sub.y L.sub.s wherein M is molybdenum or tungsten; Y is NR 1 ; R 1 and R 2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of C 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 , CMe 3 , C(CF 3 ) 3 , CMe(CF 3 ) 2 , and CH 2 CMe 3; and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of CH 2 CMe 2 Ph and CH 2 CMe 3 , where Me is a methyl group, Ph is a phenyl group, and i-Pr is an isopropyl group; except when R 2 is CMe 3 , then R 3 cannot simultaneously be CH 2 CMe 3 , and when R 3 is CH 2 CMe 3 , then y cannot simultaneously be 4; L is a Lewis base; s is 0 or 1; and x+y=4, which comprises the step of contacting the catalyst precursor with sufficient heat, sound, or electromagnetic radiation to cause the catalyst precursor to convert into a catalyst that is capable of metathesizing an olefin, the catalyst having the formula M(═CHR 4 ) (NR 1 ) (OR 2 ) 2 L s , wherein R 4 is an alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl group, or any substituent that results from an initial reaction between M═CHR 4 and the olefin that is being metathesized.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
233 words
A method of activating a catalyst precursor having the formula: M(Y) (OR.sup.2).sub.x (R.sup.3).sub.y L.sub.s wherein M is molybdenum or tungsten; Y is NR 1 ; R 1 and R 2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of C 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 , CMe 3 , C(CF 3 ) 3 , CMe(CF 3 ) 2 , and CH 2 CMe 3; and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of CH 2 CMe 2 Ph and CH 2 CMe 3 , where Me is a methyl group, Ph is a phenyl group, and i-Pr is an isopropyl group; except when R 2 is CMe 3 , then R 3 cannot simultaneously be CH 2 CMe 3 , and when R 3 is CH 2 CMe 3 , then y cannot simultaneously be 4; L is a Lewis base; s is 0 or 1; and x+y=4, which comprises the step of contacting the catalyst precursor with sufficient heat, sound, or electromagnetic radiation to cause the catalyst precursor to convert into a catalyst that is capable of metathesizing an olefin, the catalyst having the formula M(═CHR 4 ) (NR 1 ) (OR 2 ) 2 L s , wherein R 4 is an alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl group, or any substituent that results from an initial reaction between M═CHR 4 and the olefin that is being metathesized.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 1, wherein the Lewis base is selected from the group consisting of tetrahydrofuran; 2,2'-bipyridine; 4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 1,10-phenanthroline, pyridine; dimethoxyethane; diethyl ether; acetonitrile, 4-phenylpyridine; tert-butylamine; 1-adamantylamine; aniline; 2,6-diisopropylaniline; 2,6-dimethylaniline; 2-tert-butylaniline; quinuclidine; phosphorus compounds having the formula PR 3 and R 2 PCH 2 CH 2 PR 2 , in which R is an alkyl or aryl group; diethylene glycol dimethyl ether (diglyme), and 1,4-diaza-1,3-butadienes having the formula RN═CH--CH═NR, where R is an alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl or aralkyl group.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 1, wherein the catalyst precursor is selected from the group consisting of W(NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OCMe 3 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 , W(NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OCH 2 CMe 3 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 3 ) 2 , W(NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OC(CF 3 ) 3 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 , W(NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OCMe(CF 3 ) 2 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 , Mo (NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OCMe 3 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 , Mo (NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OCH 2 CMe 3 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 3 ) 2 , Mo (NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OC(CF 3 ) 3 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 , and Mo (NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OCMe(CF 3 ) 2 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 , where Me is a methyl group, Ph is a phenyl group, and i-Pr is an isopropyl group.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 1, wherein when x is 2 or more, two OR 2 groups can be replaced by a chelating ligand (OR 2 ) 2 , and wherein the chelating ligands are selected from the group consisting of 3,5-di-tert-butylcatechol; 2,2'-methylenebis(4-chlorophenol); catechol; binaphtholate; pinacol; perfluoropinacol; benzopinacol; 2,2'-methylenebis(4-methyl-6-butylphenol); 2,2'-methylenebis(4-ethyl-6-butylphenol); 4,4'-methylenebis(2,6-tert-butylphenol); 2,2'-ethylenebis (4,6-di-tert-butylphenol); 2,2'-methylenebis(4-ethyl-6-(1-methylcyclohexyl)phenol; 4,4'-butylidenebis(6-tert-butyl-2-methylphenol); 4,4'-thiobis(6-tert-butyl-3-methylphenol; 4,4'-methylenebis(2,6-dimethylphenol); 1,1'-thiobis(2-naphthol); 2,2'-isobutylindenebis(4,6-tert-butylphenol); 2,2'-isobutylindenebis(4,6-dimethylphenol), and 2,2'-methylenebis(4-methyl-6-cyclohexyl)phenol.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 1, wherein Y=NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 , OR 2 =OCMe 3 , R 3 =CH 2 CMe 2 Ph, x=2, and y=2, wherein i-Pr is an isopropyl group, Me is a methyl group, and Ph is a phenyl group.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 1, wherein Y=NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 , OR 2 =OCH 2 CMe 3 , R 3 =CH 2 CMe 3 , x=2, and y=2, wherein i-Pr is an isopropyl group, and Me is a methyl group.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 1, wherein Y=NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 , OR 2 =OCMe(CF 3 ) 2 , R 3 =CH 2 CMe 2 Ph, x=2, and y=2, wherein Me is a methyl group.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein R 4 is CMe 3 .
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 8, wherein R 2 is selected from the group consisting of CMe 3 , C(CF 3 ) 3 , and CMe(CF 3 ) 2 .
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 9, wherein R 2 is C 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 .
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein R 4 is CMe 2 Ph.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 11, wherein is selected from the group consisting of CMe 3 , C(CF 3 ) 3 , and CMe(CF 3 ) 2 .
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 12, wherein R 1 is C 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 .
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein the catalyst precursor is W(NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OCMe 3 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 .
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein the catalyst precursor is W(NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OCH 2 CMe 3 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 3 ) 2 .
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein the catalyst precursor is W(NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OC(CF 3 ) 3 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 .
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein the catalyst precursor is W(NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OCMe(CF 3 ) 2 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 .
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein the catalyst precursor is Mo(NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OCMe 3 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 .
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein the catalyst precursor is Mo(NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OCH 2 CMe 3 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 3 ) 2 .
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein the catalyst precursor is Mo(NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OC(CF 3 ) 2 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 .
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein the catalyst precursor is Mo(NC 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 ) (OCMe(CF 3 ) 2 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 .
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein said contacting step is the step of applying heat to the catalyst precursor.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein said contacting step is the step of applying sound to the catalyst precursor.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein said contacting step is the step of applying electromagnetic radiation to the catalyst precursor.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein said contacting step is the step of applying light to the catalyst precursor.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 1, wherein said contacting step is the step of applying microwave radiation to the catalyst precursor.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
173 words
A method of activating a catalyst precursor having the formula: M(Y) (OR.sup.2).sub.x (R.sup.3).sub.y L.sub.s wherein M is molybdenum or tungsten; Y is oxygen; R 1 and R 2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of C 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 , CMe 3 , C(CF 3 ) 3 , CMe(CF 3 ) 2 , and CH 2 CMe 3 ; and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of CH 2 CMe 2 Ph and CH 2 CMe 3 , where Me is a methyl group, Ph is a phenyl group, and i-Pr is an isopropyl group; except when R 2 is CMe 3 , then R 3 cannot simultaneously be CH 2 CMe 3 , and when R 3 is CH 2 CMe 3 , then y cannot simultaneously be 4; L is a Lewis base; s is 0 or 1; and x+y=4, which comprises the step of contacting the catalyst precursor with sufficient heat, sound, or electromagnetic radiation to activate the catalyst precursor.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
173 words
A method of activating a catalyst precursor having the formula: M(Y) (OR.sup.2).sub.x (R.sup.3).sub.y L.sub.s wherein M is molybdenum or tungsten; Y is oxygen; R 1 and R 2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of C 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 , CMe 3 , C(CF 3 ) 3 , CMe(CF 3 ) 2 , and CH 2 CMe 3 ; and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of CH 2 CMe 2 Ph and CH 2 CMe 3 , where Me is a methyl group, Ph is a phenyl group, and i-Pr is an isopropyl group; except when R 2 is CMe 3 , then R 3 cannot simultaneously be CH 2 CMe 3 , and when R 3 is CH 2 CMe 3 , then y cannot simultaneously be 4; L is a Lewis base; s is 0 or 1; and x+y=4, which comprises the step of contacting the catalyst precursor with sufficient heat, sound, or electromagnetic radiation to activate the catalyst precursor.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 27, wherein Y is O, OR 2 =OCH 2 CMe 3 , R 3 =CH 2 CMe 2 Ph, x=2, and y=2.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 27, wherein the catalyst precursor is WO(OCH 2 CMe 3 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 .
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
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The method according to claim 27, wherein the catalyst precursor is MoO(OCH 2 CMe 3 ) 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 Ph) 2 .
Claim 33
Independent Claim
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A method of activating a catalyst precursor having the formula: M(Y) (OR.sup.2).sub.2 (R.sup.3).sub.2 L.sub.s wherein M is molybdenum or tungsten; Y is NR 1 ; R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkenyl, haloalkyl, haloaralkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl and aryl groups, and silicon-containing analogs thereof; L is a Lewis base; s is 0 or 1; wherein the two OR 2 groups can be replaced by a chelating ligand (OR 2 ) 2 , said method comprising the step of contacting the catalyst precursor, in the absence of a chemical activator for the catalyst precursor, with sufficient heat, sound, or electromagnetic radiation to cause the catalyst precursor to convert into a catalyst that is capable of metathesizing an olefin, the catalyst having the formula M(═CHR 4 ) (NR 1 ) (OR 2 ) 2 L s , wherein R 4 is an alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl group, or any substituent that results from an initial reaction between M═CHR 4 and the olefin that is being metathesized.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
185 words
A method of activating a catalyst precursor having the formula: M(Y) (OR.sup.2).sub.2 (R.sup.3).sub.2 L.sub.s wherein M is molybdenum or tungsten; Y is NR 1 ; R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkenyl, haloalkyl, haloaralkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl and aryl groups, and silicon-containing analogs thereof; L is a Lewis base; s is 0 or 1; wherein the two OR 2 groups can be replaced by a chelating ligand (OR 2 ) 2 , said method comprising the step of contacting the catalyst precursor, in the absence of a chemical activator for the catalyst precursor, with sufficient heat, sound, or electromagnetic radiation to cause the catalyst precursor to convert into a catalyst that is capable of metathesizing an olefin, the catalyst having the formula M(═CHR 4 ) (NR 1 ) (OR 2 ) 2 L s , wherein R 4 is an alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl group, or any substituent that results from an initial reaction between M═CHR 4 and the olefin that is being metathesized.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
124 words
A method of activating a catalyst precursor having the formula: M(Y) (OR.sup.2).sub.2 (R.sup.3).sub.2 L.sub.s wherein M is molybdenum or tungsten; Y is oxygen; R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkenyl, haloalkyl, haloaralkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl and aryl groups, and silicon-containing analogs thereof; L is a Lewis base; s is 0 or 1; wherein the two OR 2 groups can be replaced by a chelating ligand (OR 2 ) 2 , said method comprising the step of contacting the catalyst precursor, in the absence of a chemical activator for the catalyst precursor, with sufficient heat, sound, or electromagnetic radiation to activate the catalyst precursor.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
124 words
A method of activating a catalyst precursor having the formula: M(Y) (OR.sup.2).sub.2 (R.sup.3).sub.2 L.sub.s wherein M is molybdenum or tungsten; Y is oxygen; R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkenyl, haloalkyl, haloaralkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl and aryl groups, and silicon-containing analogs thereof; L is a Lewis base; s is 0 or 1; wherein the two OR 2 groups can be replaced by a chelating ligand (OR 2 ) 2 , said method comprising the step of contacting the catalyst precursor, in the absence of a chemical activator for the catalyst precursor, with sufficient heat, sound, or electromagnetic radiation to activate the catalyst precursor.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
244 words
A method of activating a catalyst precursor having the formula: M(Y) (OR.sup.2).sub.4 (R.sup.3).sub.y L.sub.s wherein M is molybdenum or tungsten; Y is NR 1; R 1 and R 2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of C 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 , CMe 3 , C(CF 3 ) 3 , CMe(CF 3 ) 2 , and CH 2 CMe 3 ; and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of CH 2 CMe 2 Ph and CH 2 CMe 3 , where Me is a methyl group, Ph is a phenyl group, and i-Pr is an isopropyl group; except when R 2 is CME 3 , then R 3 cannot simultaneously be CH 2 CMe 3 , and when R 3 is CH 2 CMe 3 , then y cannot simultaneously be 4; L is a Lewis base; s is 0 or 1; and x+y=4, which comprises the step of contacting the catalyst precursor, in the absence of a chemical activator for the catalyst precursor, with sufficient heat, sound, or electromagnetic radiation to cause the catalyst precursor to convert into a catalyst that is capable of metathesizing an olefin, the catalyst having the formula M(═CHR 4 ) (NR 1 ) (OR 2 ) 2 L s , wherein R 4 is an alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl group, or any substituent that results from an initial reaction between M═CHR 4 and the olefin that is being metathesized.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
244 words
A method of activating a catalyst precursor having the formula: M(Y) (OR.sup.2).sub.4 (R.sup.3).sub.y L.sub.s wherein M is molybdenum or tungsten; Y is NR 1; R 1 and R 2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of C 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 , CMe 3 , C(CF 3 ) 3 , CMe(CF 3 ) 2 , and CH 2 CMe 3 ; and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of CH 2 CMe 2 Ph and CH 2 CMe 3 , where Me is a methyl group, Ph is a phenyl group, and i-Pr is an isopropyl group; except when R 2 is CME 3 , then R 3 cannot simultaneously be CH 2 CMe 3 , and when R 3 is CH 2 CMe 3 , then y cannot simultaneously be 4; L is a Lewis base; s is 0 or 1; and x+y=4, which comprises the step of contacting the catalyst precursor, in the absence of a chemical activator for the catalyst precursor, with sufficient heat, sound, or electromagnetic radiation to cause the catalyst precursor to convert into a catalyst that is capable of metathesizing an olefin, the catalyst having the formula M(═CHR 4 ) (NR 1 ) (OR 2 ) 2 L s , wherein R 4 is an alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl group, or any substituent that results from an initial reaction between M═CHR 4 and the olefin that is being metathesized.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
184 words
A method of activating a catalyst precursor having the formula: M(Y) (OR.sup.2).sub.x (R.sup.3).sub.y L.sub.s wherein M is molybdenum or tungsten; Y is oxygen; R 1 and R 2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of C 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 , CMe 3 , C(CF 3 ) 3 , CMe(CF 3 ) 2 , and CH 2 CMe 3 ; and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of CH 2 CMe 2 Ph and CH 2 CMe 3 , where Me is a methyl group, Ph is a phenyl group, and i-Pr is an isopropyl group; except when R 2 is CMe 3 , then R 3 cannot simultaneously be CH 2 CMe 3 , and when R 3 is CH 2 CMe 3 , then y cannot simultaneously be 4; L is a Lewis base; s is 0 or 1; and x+y=4, which comprises the step of contacting the catalyst precursor, in the absence of a chemical activator for the catalyst precursor, with sufficient heat, sound, or electromagnetic radiation to activate the catalyst precursor.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
184 words
A method of activating a catalyst precursor having the formula: M(Y) (OR.sup.2).sub.x (R.sup.3).sub.y L.sub.s wherein M is molybdenum or tungsten; Y is oxygen; R 1 and R 2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of C 6 H 3 -2,6-i-Pr 2 , CMe 3 , C(CF 3 ) 3 , CMe(CF 3 ) 2 , and CH 2 CMe 3 ; and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of CH 2 CMe 2 Ph and CH 2 CMe 3 , where Me is a methyl group, Ph is a phenyl group, and i-Pr is an isopropyl group; except when R 2 is CMe 3 , then R 3 cannot simultaneously be CH 2 CMe 3 , and when R 3 is CH 2 CMe 3 , then y cannot simultaneously be 4; L is a Lewis base; s is 0 or 1; and x+y=4, which comprises the step of contacting the catalyst precursor, in the absence of a chemical activator for the catalyst precursor, with sufficient heat, sound, or electromagnetic radiation to activate the catalyst precursor.