INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF OLEFIN METATHESIS

摘要

In the chemical process industry, olefm metathesis has now become a process with large-scale applications using heterogeneous as well as homogeneous catalysts systems. More commercial applications are to be expected, in particular considering the recent development of highly active ruthenium metathesis catalysts that are more tolerant to functional groups and resistant towards moisture and oxygen. In the area of fine chemicals, interesting products will be synthesized in the (near) future via metathesis reactions, such as biologically active compounds (e.g. pharmaceuticals, insect pheromones, prostaglandins, etc) and advanced polymeric materials via ROMP. Moreover, the metathesis reaction has also favourable perspectives for the oleochemical industry.