abstract |
This invention relates to a Group 8 metal containing catalyst compound for the metathesis of olefins. n This invention also relates to process to make alphaolefins comprising contacting an olefin, such as ethylene, with a feed oil containing a triacylglyceride (typically a fatty acid ester (such as methyl oleate)) with a Group 8 metal containing catalyst compound. The fatty acid ester may be a fatty acid methyl ester derived from biodiesel. |