Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a new process of making a trialkyl aluminum compound in which at least one alkyl group is a primary alkyl derived from an internal olefin or alpha-olefin. The process employs an isomerization/hydroalumination catalyst.

Abstract: Hafnium complexes of heterocyclic organic imidazol-2-yl ligands containing internal orthometallation and their use as components of olefin polymerization catalyst compositions, especially supported catalyst compositions, are disclosed.

Abstract: Hafnium complexes of carbazolyl substituted imidazol ligands and their use as components of olefin polymerization catalyst compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Hafnium complexes of heterocyclic organic ligands containing internal orthometallation and their use as components of olefin polymerization catalysts, especially for gas-phase olefin polymerizations, are disclosed.

Abstract: Hafnium complexes of heterocyclic organic ligands having improved solubility in aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents and their use as components of olefin polymerization catalysts as well as novel syntheses of component parts thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Group 4 metal complexes comprising a polyvalent, heteroaryl donor ligand and their use as components of olefin polymerization catalysts, especially suited for preparing propylene/ethylene copolymer products having high isotacticity and low molecular weight, are disclosed.

Abstract: Group 4 metal complexes useful as addition polymerization catalysts of the formula: wherein G1 is a group containing from 1 to 40 atoms not counting hydrogen; T is a divalent bridging group of from 10 to 30 atoms not counting hydrogen, selected from mono- or di-aryl-substituted methylene or silylene groups or mono- or di-heteroaryl-substituted methylene or silylene groups, wherein at least one such aryl- or heteroaryl-substituent is substituted in one or both ortho-positions with a secondary or tertiary alkyl-group, a secondary or tertiary heteroalkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, or a heterocycloalkyl group, G2 is a C6-20 heteroaryl group containing Lewis base functionality, M is the Group 4 metal, X?? is an anionic, neutral or dianionic ligand group, x?? is a number from 0 to 5, and bonds, optional bonds and electron donative interactions are represented by lines, dotted lines and arrows respectively.

Abstract: Metal complexes comprising a polydentate chelating group, catalysts and polymerization processes using the same for the polymerization of olefins, especially propylene, are disclosed.

Abstract: Group 4 metal complexes useful as addition polymerization catalysts of the formula: 1

Abstract: An improved process for forming bridged Group 4 transition metal complexes using boron trihalide and a magnesium dicyclopentadienyl compound to form a dicyclopentadienyl boron halide intermediate for subsequent metallation or other synthetic use and novel metal complexes.

Abstract: A Group 4 transition metal complex containing a gallium or indium bridging group containing an electron donating group, especially an amido group, linking two groups which may be &pgr;-bonding groups or electron donating groups.

Abstract: A catalyst and process of polymerizing olefins using it are described, the catalyst comprising a cocatalyst and a metal complex preferably of the formulas 4-9, wherein M is a group 4 metal, Z is a boron atom, and T is one of

Abstract: An improved process for forming bridged Group 4 transition metal complexes using boron trihalide and a magnesium dicyclopentadienyl compound to form a dicyclopentadienyl boron halide intermediate for subsequent metallation or other synthetic use and novel metal complexes.

Abstract: A Group 4 transition metal complex containing a boron or aluminum bridging group containing a nitrogen containing electron donating group, especially an amido group.

Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of dialkylbenzene monosulfonic acids or salts thereof containing greater than about 60 weight percent of the para dialkylbenzene isomer and greater than about 80 weight percent of the combined di(2-alkyl)benzene and di(3-alkyl)benzene isomers. The composition exhibits improved properties as a mineral collector in ore flotation.

Abstract: A group of functionalized linking agents are disclosed. The linking agents contain thiol reactive functionalities for the covalent reaction with sulfhydryl groups from the hinge-region of antibody fragments. The linking agents also contain masked aldehyde functionalities for covalent attachment of amine-containing therapeutic agents by Schiff base formation. Carrier systems capable of delivering compounds to targeted sites in vivo based on antigen-antibody interactions are constructed from these linking agents.

Abstract: Dialkylated aryl monosulfonic acids or salts thereof or their mixture are useful as collectors in the flotation of minerals, particularly oxide minerals. Particularly useful are those sulfonic acids or salts in which the alkyl substituents are unsymmetrical. Collector compositions comprising these salts and sulfide collectors such as xanthates are useful in flotations conducted at natural pH of the slurry.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of activated esters of certain N-maleoyl amino acids is disclosed. In the process, maleamic acids are cyclized and esterified to the desired products by the initial reaction with an acid halide reagent followed by a subsequent reaction with the appropriate hydroxyl-containing compound. The activated esters of N-maleoyl amino acids are particularly suited for linking compounds containing an amino group with those containing a thiol group.

Abstract: .beta.,.gamma.-Unsaturated non-epoxide ethers react with carboxylic acids, carbamates or sulfonamides to form the corresponding .beta.,.gamma.-unsaturated esters, carbamates or sulfonamides. The reaction is catalyzed with sulfonated polystyrene beads and is promoted by copper (I) chloride.

Abstract: Ketones and aldehydes are converted to ethenylidene-containing compounds by reaction thereof with dimethyl carbonate and a phosphine compound.