Title: Cycloolefin metathesis catalyst

Abstract: There is disclosed a new process for ring-opening polymerization of cycloolefins by the use of a catalyst comprising (A) tungsten or molybdenum halides, (B) alkyl aluminum halides and (C) an alcohol which may optionally contain a halogen substituent and (D) an alcohol which has a nitrile substituent. Also the catalyst is disclosed as useful in metathesis of olefins.

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Inventors: Ofstead, Eilert A. (Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US)

Application Number: 601698
Filing Date: 1975-08-04
Publication_date: 1976-12-14
Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Primary Class(es): 502/117
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US Patent Ref:

3477999	Nov, 1969	Takeda	252/429.
3492245	Jan, 1970	Calderon	252/429.
3631010	Dec, 1971	Witte	252/429.
3647908	Mar, 1972	Medema	252/429.
3668146	Jun, 1972	Ruhle	252/429.
3746696	Jul, 1973	Judy	252/429.
3790544	Feb, 1974	Maertens	252/429.

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Primary Examiner: Garvin, Patrick P.
Assistant Examiner: Niebling, John F.
Attorney: Brunner; F. W., Clowney; J. Y.