C08F4/6401

HOMOGENEOUS SINGLE SITE CATALYST AND ITS USE IN PREPARING LINEAR POLYETHYLENE

The present invention discloses a homogeneous, single site catalyst of formula (I) and a process for preparation thereof using a ligand. The present invention further discloses a process for preparation of linear polyethylene of high molecular weight and degree of crystallinity by using the homogeneous, single site catalyst of formula I.

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HOMOGENEOUS SINGLE SITE CATALYST AND ITS USE IN PREPARING LINEAR POLYETHYLENE

The present invention discloses a homogeneous, single site catalyst of formula (I) and a process for preparation thereof using a ligand. The present invention further discloses a process for preparation of linear polyethylene of high molecular weight and degree of crystallinity by using the homogeneous, single site catalyst of formula I.

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