A catalyst composition prepared by reacting together (a) a source of a Group VIII metal; (b) a bidentate phosphine ligand having at least two phosphorus atoms joined by a bridging group of the formula --(N).sub.x --(P).sub.y --N-- where x is 0 or 1; and (c) a promoter is disclosed. The Group VIII metal is preferably palladium. The promoter can be a weakly or non-coordinating anion. Alternatively it can be a boron hydrocarbyl compound or an aluminoxane. Also disclosed are novel bidentate phosphine ligands and intermediates therefor as well as novel palladium complexes. The catalysts are used in the preparation of polyketones.
本发明揭示了一种催化剂组合物,其制备方法为将(a)一种第八族
金属源,(b)至少有两个
磷原子通过式子--(N).sub.x --(P).sub.y --N-- 连接的桥连基的双齿
膦配体,其中x为0或1; 以及(c)一种
促进剂反应混合。第八族
金属首选为
钯。
促进剂可以是弱或非配位的阴离子。或者它可以是
硼烷基化合物或氧化铝烷。本发明还揭示了新型双齿
膦配体及其中间体以及新型
钯配合物。该催化剂用于制备聚酮。