Abstract: A process comprising reacting a 2-indenylboranic acid (ester) with a bromosubstituted compound in the presence of the Pd catalyst bis(triphenylphosphin)palladium dichloride and a base to form the corresponding bridged bis(indenyl) ligand. Where the 2-indenylboranic acid (ester) is the pinacolester of 2-indenylboranic acid, the process may further comprise reacting a 2-bromo indene compound with pinacolborane in the presence of a Pd catalyst and a base to form the corresponding 2-indenylpinacolylborane compound. Bridged bis(indenyl)ligands may suitably be used in the preparation of metallocene complexes, such as 2,2?-bis(2-indenyl)biphenyl ZrCl2 and 1,2-bis(2-indenyl)benzene ZrCl2. These metallocene complexes may be used for the polymerization, optionally in the presence of a cocatalyst, of one or more ?-olefins, preferably for the polymerization of ethylene.

Abstract: The present application provides, among other things, novel compounds and methods for metathesis reactions. In some embodiments, a provided compound has the structure of formula I. In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods for preparing a compound of formula I. In some embodiments, the present invention provides metathesis methods comprising providing a compound of formula I.

Abstract: Disclosed are hierarchically porous carbon materials with a plurality of discreet nanoparticles dispersed on their carbon phase. The materials possess a continuous network of pores that spans the porous material, permitting the flow of fluids into and through the material. The porous materials can be used as heterogeneous catalysts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for carrying out CC-coupling reactions, in particular a Heck and Suzuki reaction, in the presence of supported palladium as the catalyst and a base in a monophase or multiphase solvent mixture. According to said method, palladium detaches itself from the support in a characteristic manner, is redeposited after the reaction and the quantity of palladium not deposited after the reaction is significantly lower than 5000 ppm, in relation to the palladium used.

Abstract: Porous microcomposites have been prepared from perfluorinated ion-exchange polymer and metal oxides such as silica using the sol-gel process. Such microcomposites possess high surface area and exhibit extremely high catalytic activity.

Abstract: A method for polymerizing an alkyl-substituted aromatic compound comprises reacting the alkyl-substituted aromatic compound in the presence of a molecular sieve such that the aromatic compound polymerizes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making alpha-methylstyrene dimers by combining a cobalt catalyst, a free-radical initiator and an alpha-methylstyrene monomer, in an inert atmosphere, to form a mixture. The mixture is heated to a temperature in the range of 65° C. to 140° C. to form alpha methyl styrene dimers. The present invention also relates to the products produced by this inventive method.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of olefins having aromatic substituents is described in which olefins are reacted with aryl halides in the presence of catalysts consisting of palladium compounds and tetraaryl phosphonium salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making alpha-methylstyrene dimers by combining a cobalt catalyst, a free-radical initiator and an alpha-methylstyrene monomer, in an inert atmosphere, to form a mixture. The mixture is heated to a temperature in the range of 65° C. to 140° C. to form alpha methyl styrene dimers. The present invention also relates to the products produced by this inventive method.

Abstract: The invention provides a chain diene compound with desirable regioselectivity, in the presence of a specific ruthenium compound. This chain diene compound is a promising raw material for terpene. It has a structure represented by the general formula (IX): wherein R1 represents H, a C1-C6 alkyl group which may be substituted or a C2-C6 alkenyl group which may be substituted, R2 represents a phenyl group which may have a C1-C4 alkyl group or a C1-C12 acyloxy group which may have a phenyl group or a naphthyl group, or a benzyl group or R2 is a hydroxy group which reversibly forms an aldehyde group through shifting of the position of the double bond adjacent to said hydroxy group. The chain diene compound is produced by reacting 2-substituted-1,3-butadienes with terminal olefins in the presence of a ruthenium compound in a hydrophilic solvent.

Abstract: A process for preparing an alkynyl fulvene group containing compound and said compound is provided. Said process comprises reacting an alkynyl ketone compound with a cyclopentadienyl-type compound.

Abstract: A process for preparing a bridged ligand, where said bridged ligand has an alkynyl group, and said bridged ligand is provided. Said process comprises reacting an alkynyl fulvene containing compound with an alkali metal salt of a cyclopentadienyl-type compound.

Abstract: A process and catalyst system for the preparation of diene oligomers and copolymeric oligomers is disclosed. The oligomers and copolymers are prepared in an alkane solvent from one or more 1,3-diene monomers using a secondary amine transfer agent and an anionic initiator. A catalyst system including a secondary amine transfer agent and an anionic initiator is also provided.

Abstract: A process for preparing unsaturated dimers of .alpha.-methylstyrene comprising dimerizing .alpha.-methylstyrene using activated clay or acid clay as a catalyst, in which the dimerization is carried out in the presence of a carbonic acid ester, preferably ethylene carbonate, which process achieves high selectivity to unsaturated dimers with ease in controlling the reaction temperature.

Abstract: Dielectric liquids are prepared by (a) Friedel-Crafts condensing at least one aromatic halide with at least one aromatic compound in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of ferric chloride, and thereafter deliberately avoiding any downstream destruction/neutralization and/or washing of such ferric chloride catalyst, (b) optionally, removing unreacted reactants from the medium of reaction, and (c) recovering from such medium of reaction a purified dielectric liquid; the subject process is thus environmentally improved by avoiding the generation of aqueous solutions containing contaminating amounts of objectionable organic compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing 1,1-diarylethanes expressed by the following general formula (III): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.5 each stand for a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms. This method comprises the reaction of styrenes expressed by the following general formula (I) with an alkylbenzene expressed by the following general formula (II), and is characterized in that the catalyst used is an H-L type zeolite with a SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 ratio of at least 4, or a zeolite modified by exchanging said H-L type zeolite with a bi- or tri-valent metal ion. ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.5 have the same meanings as defined above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing diarylmethanes represented by the following formula (III) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 each stand for a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms. This method comprises the reaction of a benzyl chloride represented by the following general formula (I) with benzene or an alkylbenzene represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 have the same meanings as defined above and is characterized in that the catalyst used is an HY or HL type zeolite having a SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 molar ratio of 4-10 and an alkali metal content of 5% by weight or less, calculated as an alkali metal oxide, or a zeolite obtained by the exchange of said HY or HL type zeolite with cations of a di- or tri-valent metal.

Abstract: A method for the production of a monoalkenylated benzene is disclosed. In this method an alkylbenzene is reacted with a C.sub.4 to C.sub.5 conjugated diene in a fixed catalyst bed containing a supported alkali metal catalyst. A monoalkenylated reaction product is produced and is separated from the reactants.

Abstract: A method for the oxidative methylation of propylene to ethylene and butenes, isobutylene to isoprene, toluene to styrene and enthylbenzene and acetonitrile to acrylonitrile utilizing a series of contact materials comprising at least one Group IIA metal or lanthanum and oxygen; at least two Group IIA metals, Lanthanum Series metals, zinc, or titanium and oxygen, at least one Group IA metal, at least one Group IIA metal, Lanthanum Series metals, zinc or titanium and oxygen, at least one Group IA metal or Group IIA metal, phosphorous and oxygen, cobalt, at least one of zirconium, zinc, nickel, indium, lead or bismuth, phosphorous, at least one Group IA metal and oxygen, or cobalt, at least one Group IA metal, silicon and oxygen

Abstract: A method for the oxidative methylation of propylene to ethylene and butenes, isobutylene to isoprene, toluene to styrene and ethylbenzene and acetonitrile to acrylonitrile utilizing a series of contact materials comprising at least one Group IIA metal or lanthanum and oxygen; at least two Group IIA metals, Lanthanum Series metals, zinc, or titanium and oxygen, at least one Group IA metal, at least one Group IIA metal, Lanthanum Series metals, zinc or titanium and oxygen, at least one Group IA metal or Group IIA metal, phosphorous and oxygen, cobalt, at least one of zirconium, zinc, nickel, indium, lead or bismuth, phosphorous, at least one Group IA metal and oxygen, or cobalt, at least one Group IA metal, silicon and oxygen.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for the preparation of the dimer, 2,2-paracyclophane, which is useful as the starting material for parylene conformal coatings used in the electronics industry for the protection of various sensitive electronic components.The process comprises optimization of the normally low yield of dimer formed by the Hofmann elimination reaction of p-methylbenzyltrimethylammonium halide by conducting the elimination reaction in the presence of dimethysulfoxide and certain reaction promoters.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for the preparation of the dimer, 2,2-paracyclophane, which is useful as the starting material for parylene conformal coatings used in the electronics industry for the protection of various sensitive electronic components.The process comprises optimization of the normally low yield of dimer formed by the Hofmann elimination reaction of p-methylbenzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide by conducting the elimination reaction in the presence of a cosolvent and certain reaction promoters.

Abstract: Alkenylaromatics I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, R.sup.2 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl and Ar is aryl, are prepared by reacting a vinylaromatic II ##STR2## with an .alpha.-olefin IIIH.sub.2 C.dbd.CHR.sup.2 IIIin the presence of a nickel-containing catalyst system consisting of (a) a nickel(II) salt of a carboxylic acid, of an alcoholate or of a phenolate, (b) a phosphite or phosphine and (c) an organoaluminum compound V ##STR3## where R.sup.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, X is halogen and n is 1 or 2, or a mixture of compounds V.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of (2,2)-paracyclophane by conversion of p.methylbenzyltrimethylammonium halide to the corresponding hydroxide and by Hofmann elimination from p.methylbenzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide, wherein both reactions are carried out in the same aqueous solution of an alkaline hydroxide and in the presence of a copper or iron compound.

Abstract: At least one of propene and butene is oligomerized, preferably dimerized, in an elongate cylindrical reaction zone. A recycle flow and the fresh feed charge are injected tangentially into said reaction zone. The catalyst preferably comprises a nickel compound and a hydrocarbyl aluminum halide.

Abstract: In a method for producing a low molecular weight polymer or copolymer by introducing metallic sodium or an organic sodium compound as a polymerization initiator, an alkyl aryl compound as a chain transfer agent, an inert hydrocarbon as a solvent and a conjugated diolefin or both a conjugated diolefin and a vinyl compound having anionic copolymerization activity with diolefins as a monomer or monomers, into a polymerization vessel and polymerizing or copolymerizing therein successively at a temperature of 0.degree. to 100.degree. C., the improvement in the method for producing a low molecular weight polymer or copolymer having a number average molecular weight of 300 to 10,000 with good reproducibility is characterized in that 0.05 to 10 mole % per 1 mole of the said polymerization initiator, of oxygen is fed into said polymerization vessel.

Abstract: Incremental addition of a monomer to be polymerized or copolymerized in a reaction medium comprising an alkyl aromatic, an organic lithium compound, and a transmetallation compound is effected to obtain liquid polymers and/or copolymers of narrow molecular weight range distribution suitable for conversion to lubricating oil as by hydrogenation. A conjugated diene, e.g., butadiene, alone, or together with a vinyl aromatic, e.g., styrene, is added incrementally to permit substantially complete reaction of at least the incrementally added monomer(s) and transmetallation to occur from living polymer to the alkyl aromatic in the reaction mass before addition of a succeeding increment.