Homogeneous Catalysts

In homogeneous catalysis Evonik has specialised in metathesis catalysts. To identify or develop the most cost-effective, productive and robust homogeneous catalyst, you need a large, skilled and experienced partner in industrial catalysis: Evonik.

The homogeneous metathesis catalysts are sold under the brand name catMETium^®.

Metathesis Reactions with the catMETium^® catalyst family:

1. cross metathesis
2. ring-closing metathesis
3. Carbon-carbon double bond formation 

Apart from the catalyst and its performance the business model for metathesis catalysts is very important. Therefore we tailored a business model which suits our customers best:

One Cost to the Customer

Access to Evonik technology is priced on a cost per unit (€/kg) basis.
No additional licence agreements are required.

Confidence in IP Portfolio

Evonik‘s IP portfolio contains the patents for composition of matter and synthetic routes that are necessary to sell the ligands and catalysts in the market.

No Black Listed Applications

Because it holds exclusive licences, Evonik does not impose any restrictions on applications. Therefore no application is „black listed“.

No Quantity Restrictions

Evonik has the necessary internal production capabilities on the lab, pilot and commercial scales. There are no restrictions on purchase quantities. 

Your benefits:

• You get easy access to the metathesis catalyst technology. There are no licence fees, you just buy the catalyst as any other raw material on a €/kg basis.
• You are on the safe side with respect to IP. Evonik owns the composition of matter parent for the catalyst and has a secure IP position. A clear and unambiguous IP position of the catalyst vendor cannot be overestimated if you want to use the metathesis technology in your process