Patent ID: 6809058
Filing Date: 2004-10-26
Classification: C07F,C08F

Abstract:
A catalyst composition comprising the reaction product of:(a) a metal complex having the formula LMXZn, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of Cu, Ag and Au; X is selected from the group consisting of halide, hydride, triflate, acetate, borate, C1 through C12 alkyl, C1 through C12 alkoxy, C3 through C12 cycloalkyl, C3 through C12 cycloalkoxy, aryl, thiolate, nitrate, sulfate, nitrile and hydroxide; Z is selected from the group consisting of halide, hydride, triflate, acetate, borate, C1 through C12 alkyl, C1 through C12 alkoxy, C3 through C12 cycloalkyl, C3 through C12 cycloalkoxy, aryl, thiolate, carbon monoxide, nitrate, nitrile, hydroxide, sulfate, olefins, and water; n equals 0, 1 or 2; and L is tri-dentate nitrogen-containing ligand selected from the group consisting of 2,2â€²:6â€²,2â€³-terpyridine, [2,6-bis(1-phenylimino)ethyl]pyridine, 1,4,7-triazacyclononane, and their substituted derivatives; and (b) an activating cocatalyst.