Patent ID: 6300435
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: C07F,C08F

Abstract:
A process for the polymerization of one or more C.sub.2-12 alpha olefins in the presence of an activated complex selected from the group consisting of complexes of formula I: ##STR7##wherein M is a Group 8, 9 or 10 metal other than nickel; each R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrocarbyl radical having up to 20 carbon atoms; each X is independently selected from the group consisting of an activatable ligand and n is 1 or 2 provided that if n is 2 and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are not branched, cyclic or aromatic radicals, the complex may be cubic; and complexes of formula II: ##STR8##wherein M, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and X are as defined above, and an activator.