| abstract |
An olefin polymerization catalyst containing a complex of a ligand that is a diimine compound represented by general formula (1) and at least one metal selected from the group consisting of group 8 elements, group 9 elements, and group 10 elements. (In formula (1), Ar 1 and Ar 2 each show a group represented by general formula (2) (in formula (2), R 1 and R 5 each show a hydrogen atom or C1-5 hydrocarbyl group, the total number of carbon atoms in R 1 and R 5 is 1 to 5, R 2 , R 3 , and R 4 each show a hydrogen atom or electron-donating group)) |