Patent ID: 6020283
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: B01J,C08G

Abstract:
A process for the production of catalysts corresponding to the structure ##STR3## wherein: each R: independently represents a linear or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.24 alkyl group, or a cyclic group containing from 3 to 24 carbon atoms;comprising reacting:(a) at least one compound corresponding to the formula: ##STR4## wherein: each R: independently represents a linear or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.24 alkyl group, or a cyclic group containing from 3 to 24 carbon atoms; andX: represents chloride, iodide or bromide; and(b) an alkali metal sulfide; in the presence of:(c) a polar solvent free of Zerewitinoff active hydrogen atoms for component (a), and(d) a polar solvent containing Zerewitinoff active hydrogen atoms for component (b).