Yves Chauvin

This inventor holds 55 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Catalytic Processes (CPC class 5855). Top assignees: Institut Francais Du Pe'trole, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Societe Nationale Elf Aquitaine (Production). Active years: 1977-2000.

USPTO Granted Patents = 55

% Patents Active = 100.0

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 1)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 15

Forward Citations = 785(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 750(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

St Germain en laye, FR (1977)
Le Peca, FR (1980)
Rueil Malmaison, FR (1995 - 1996)
Le Pecq, FR (1979 - 1999)
Le Peco, FR (1998 - 2000)

Company Filing History:

55 out of 2,424

Institut Francais Du Pe'trole

patents

2 out of 444

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation

patents

1 out of 215

Societe Nationale Elf Aquitaine (Production)

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1977-2000

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Areas of Expertise:

Catalytic Composition

Dimerization

Oligomerization

Hydroformylation

Ethylene Conversion

Nickel Catalysts

Light Alpha Olefins

Metathesis

Transition Metal Complexes

Additives

Double-Branched Compounds

Organolanthanides

55 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 6040263 - Catalytic composition based on transition metal complexes, and a process (2000-03-21),

2. 5877376 - Conversion of ethylene into butene-1 using additives based on (1999-03-02),

3. 5874638 - Process for hydroformylation of olefinic compounds (1999-02-23),

4. 5852130 - Catalytic composition based on transition metal complexes, and a process (1998-12-22),

5. 5792895 - Process for the conversion of ethylene into but-1-ene using additives (1998-08-11),

6. 5780702 - Process for displacing the double bond in olefins using a catalytic (1998-07-14),

7. 5750455 - Catalytic composition and process for the alkylation of aliphatic (1998-05-12),

8. 5723712 - Catalytic composition for biphase catalysis, in particular using nickel (1998-03-03),

9. 5693585 - Aliphatic alkylation catalyst comprising an active phase containing a (1997-12-02),

10. 5675051 - Catalytic composition and olefin disproportion process (1997-10-07),

11. 5633416 - Fuel produced by a process comprising etherification of a hydrocarbon (1997-05-27),

12. 5589601 - Process for the dimerization, co-dimerization and oligomerization of (1996-12-31),

13. 5550306 - Catalytic process for the dimerization of olefins (1996-08-27),

14. 5550304 - Nickel-containing composition for catalysis and olefin dimerisation and (1996-08-27),

15. 5536689 - Catalytic composition and a process for the dimerization of olefins (1996-07-16),

Title: The Legacy of Yves Chauvin: A Pioneer in Chemistry

Introduction: Yves Chauvin, a distinguished chemist born on October 10, 1930, in Menin, Belgium, made groundbreaking contributions to the field of organic chemistry. He is renowned for his work on metathesis, a vital reaction in organic chemistry that has revolutionized the synthesis of complex molecules.

Latest Patents: Yves Chauvin held several patents related to metathesis reactions, which have been instrumental in the development of new materials, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products.

Career Highlights: Chauvin's illustrious career includes serving as a research director at the French Institute of Petroleum (IFP) and as a professor at the University of Paris-Sud. His research laid the foundation for the development of catalysts used in metathesis reactions, earning him the prestigious Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2005, shared with Robert H. Grubbs and Richard R. Schrock.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Yves Chauvin collaborated with leading scientists and researchers in the field of chemistry, fostering innovation and knowledge exchange. His collaborative efforts have significantly advanced the understanding and application of metathesis reactions in various industries.

Conclusion: Yves Chauvin's pioneering research and discoveries in the field of organic chemistry have left an indelible mark on the scientific community. His innovative work continues to inspire future generations of chemists and researchers to push the boundaries of