Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc.

Harold Wilbur Margo

Jon E Stanat

Robert M Koros

Albert Rossi

Salvatore Rea

Kenneth Lee Kaufman

Linda Kay Wright

Jacob I Emert

Jeffrey William Frederick

David C Dankworth

Keith R Gorda

William D Diana

William B Eckstrom

Joseph V Cusumano

William H Cross

Jeffery William Frederick

An improved process for the homopolymerization and copolymerization of .alpha.-olefins utilizing highly dilute .alpha.-olefin feedstreams to effect high conversions and catalyst efficiencies in the production of non-ethylene copolymers. The instant invention is particularly adaptable to polymerizing the .alpha.-olefin content of commercially available refinery feedstreams such as Raffinate-2.

Dilute process for the polymerization of non-ethylene .alpha.-olefin

An improved process for the copolymerization of ethylene and .alpha.-olefins utilizing highly dilute .alpha.-olefin feedstreams to effect high conversions and catalyst productivities. The instant invention is particularly adaptable to copolymerizing the .alpha.-olefin content of commercially available refinery feedstreams such as Raffinate-2.

Dilute process for the polymerization of ethylene/.alpha.-olefin

A continuous process for functionalizing olefins, especially polymer olefins in a CSTR or pipe reactor. Esters are preferably produced by continuous reaction of the olefin with carbon monoxide and a nucleophilic trapping agent. The liquid-filled pipe reactor operates in plug flow with static mixers and the CSTR is operated in the substantial absence of air at constant liquid level.

Continuous process for production of functionalized olefins

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Harold Wilbur Margo