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Cyclo-olefinic random copolymer, olefinic random copolymer, and process for producing cyclo-olefinic random copolymers
Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals Inc
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Filing: 1988-02-29
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Granted: 1991-03-26
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Expires: 2008-02-29
Abstract
Abstract A cyclo-olefinic random copolymer composed of an alpha-olefin component having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and a cyclo-olefin component, (i) said copolymer containing 5 to 99 mole % of recurring units derived from said alpha-olefin component having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and 1 to 95 mole % of recurring units derived from said cyclo-olefin component, and (ii) said copolymer having an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of from 0.01 to 10 dl/g; and an olefinic random copolymer composed of (A) an olefin component having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and (B) a cyclic polyene component and as required, (C) a cyclo-olefin component, (i) said copolymer containing 5 to 99 mole % of recurring units derived from said alpha-olefin component (A) having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and 1 to 95 mole % of recurring units derived from said cyclic polyene component (B) and 0 to 90 mole % of recurring units derived from said cyclo-olefin component (C), and (ii) said copolymer having an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of from 0.01 to 10 dl/g; and a process for production thereof. Also provided is a process for producing a cyclo-olefinic random copolymer, which comprises copolymerizing an alpha-olefin and a cyclo-olefin in the presence of a catalyst formed from (A) a compound of a transition metal of Group IVB of the periodic table having as a ligand a multidentate coordination compound in which at least two conjugated cycloalkadienyl groups or substituted products thereof are bonded via a lower alkylene group, and (B) an aluminoxane.
Inventors
- 👤 Naoshi Ishimaru
- 👤 Toshiyuki Tsutsui
- 👤 Akinori Toyota
- 👤 Norio Kashiwa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:30
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08F; C08F4/00; C08F4/42; C08F4/44; C08F4/60; C08F4/62; C08F4/64; C08F232/00; C08F210/00; C08F210/04; C08F210/06; C08F210/14; C08F4/659; C08F4/65912; C08F4/6592; C08F4/65922; C08F4/65927; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S526/00; Y10S526/943
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A cyclo-olefinic random copolymer composed of an alpha-olefin component having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and a cyclo-olefin component, (i) said copolymer consisting essentially of 5 to 99 mole % of recurring units derived from said alpha-olefin component having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and 1 to 95 mole % of recurring units derived from said cyclo-olefin component, and (ii) said copolymer having an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of from 0.01 to 10 dl/g.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A cyclo-olefinic random copolymer composed of an alpha-olefin component having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and a cyclo-olefin component, (i) said copolymer consisting essentially of 5 to 99 mole % of recurring units derived from said alpha-olefin component having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and 1 to 95 mole % of recurring units derived from said cyclo-olefin component, and (ii) said copolymer having an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of from 0.01 to 10 dl/g.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 1 which contains 15 to 95 mole % of units derived from said alpha-olefin component and 5 to 85 mole % of units derived from said cyclo-olefin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 1 which contains 30 to 90 mole % of units derived from said alpha-olefin component and 10 to 70 mole % of units derived from said cyclo-olefin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 1 which has an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of 0.05 to 7 dl/g.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 2 which has an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of 0.05 to 7 dl/g.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 3 which has an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of 0.05 to 7 dl/g.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 1 which has an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of 0.5 to 5 dl/g.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 2 which has an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of 0.5 to 5 dl/g.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 3 which has an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of 0.5 to 5 dl/g.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 7 wherein the alpha-olefin component is a component selected from propylene and 4-methyl-1-pentene components, and the cyclo-olefin component is a component selected from tetracyclododecene, 2-methyl-1,4,5,8-dimethano-1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-octahydronaphthalene, norbornene and 5-methyl-2-norbornene components.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 8 wherein the alpha-olefin component is a component selected from propylene and 4-methyl-1-pentene components, and the cyclo-olefin component is a component selected from tetracyclododecene, 2-methyl-1,4,5,8-dimethano-1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-octahydronaphthalene, norbornene and 5-methyl-2-norbornene components.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 9 wherein the alpha-olefin component is a component selected from propylene and 4-methyl-1-pentene components, and the cyclo-olefin component is a component selected from tetracyclododecene, 2-methyl-1,4,5,8-dimethano-1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-octahydronaphthalene, norbornene and 5-methyl-2-norbornene components.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
106 words
An olefinic random copolymer of (A) an olefin component having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and (B) a cyclic polyene component and as required, (C) a cyclo-olefin component, (i) said copolymer consisting essentially of 5 to 99 mole % of recurring units derived from said alpha-olefin component (A) having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and 1 to 95 mole % of recurring units derived from said cyclic polyene component (B) and 0 to 90 mole % of recurring units derived from said cyclo-olefin component (C), and (ii) said copolymer having an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of from 0.01 to 10 dl/g.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
106 words
An olefinic random copolymer of (A) an olefin component having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and (B) a cyclic polyene component and as required, (C) a cyclo-olefin component, (i) said copolymer consisting essentially of 5 to 99 mole % of recurring units derived from said alpha-olefin component (A) having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and 1 to 95 mole % of recurring units derived from said cyclic polyene component (B) and 0 to 90 mole % of recurring units derived from said cyclo-olefin component (C), and (ii) said copolymer having an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of from 0.01 to 10 dl/g.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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The olefinic random copolymer of claim 13 which contains 15 to 95 mole % of units derived from the alpha-olefin component (A), 5 to 85 mole % of units derived from the cyclic polyene component, and 2 to 80 mole % of the cyclo-olefin component.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
45 words
The olefinic random copolymer of claim 13 which contains 30 to 90 mole % of units derived from the alpha-olefin component (A), 10 to 70 mole % of units derived from the cyclic polyene component, and 5 to 70 mole % of the cyclo-olefin component.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The olefinic random copolymer of claim 13 which has an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of 0.05 to 7 dl/g.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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The olefinic random copolymer of claim 14 which has an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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The olefinic random copolymer of claim 15 which has an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of 0.05 to 7 dl/g.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
The olefinic random copolymer of claim 13 which has an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of 0.5 to 5 dl/g.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
The olefinic random copolymer of claim 14 which has an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of 0.5 to 5 dl/g.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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The olefinic random copolymer of claim 15 which has an intrinsic viscosity [η], measured in decalin at 135° C., of 0.5 to 5 dl/g.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
44 words
The olefinic random copolymer of claim 19 wherein the alpha-olefin component (A) is a propylene component, the cyclic polyene component (B) is a component selected from 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene and 5-vinyl-2-norbornene components, and the cyclo-olefin component (C) is a component selected from tetracyclodecene and norbornene components.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
44 words
The olefinic random copolymer of claim 20 wherein the alpha-olefin component (A) is a propylene component, the cyclic polyene component (B) is a component selected from 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene and 5-vinyl-2-norbornene components, and the cyclo-olefin component (C) is a component selected from tetracyclodecene and norbornene components.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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The olefinic random copolymer of claim 21 wherein the alpha-olefin component (A) is a propylene component, the cyclic polyene component (B) is a component selected from 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene and 5-vinyl-2-norbornene components, and the cyclo-olefin component (C) is a component selected from tetracyclodecene and norbornene components.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 1 wherein the recurring units derived from said cyclo-olefin component are represented by the formula (IV), (V) or (VI) ##STR48## wherein a and b are each an integer of 0 or more, c and d are each an integer of 3 or more, and each of R 1 to R 10 represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a hydrocarbon group.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 1 which has a molecular-weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of not more than 3.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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The cyclo-olefinic random copolymer of claim 1 having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of from 20° to 200° C.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
96 words
The olefin random copolymer of claim 13 wherein said cyclic polyene component (B) is selected from the group consisting of 1,3-cyclopentadiene, 1,3-cyclohexadiene, 5-ethyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene, dicyclohexadiene, 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene, 5-methylene-2-norbornene, 5-vinyl-2norbornene, 5-isopropylidene-2-norbornene, methylhydroindene, 2,3-diisopropylidene-5-norbornene, 2-ethylidene-3-isopropylidene-5-norbornene, and 2-propenyl-2,5-norbornadiene; and wherein the recurring units derived from said cyclo-olefinic component (C) are represented by the formula (IV), (V) or (VI): ##STR49## wherein a and b are each an integer of 0 or more, c and d are each an integer of 3 or more, and each of R 1 to R 10 represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a hydrocarbon group.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
17 words
The olefinic random copolymer of claim 13 having a molecular-weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of not more than 3.
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