Alkene Metathesis Catalysts incl. Grubbs Catalyst® Technology

Welcome to Umicore's alkene metathesis catalysts

Discover the power of alkene metathesis and how Umicore's innovative catalysts, including the renowned Grubbs Catalyst® Technology, are revolutionizing synthetic chemistry. Learn about the significance of alkene metathesis as the premier method for synthesizing long complex alkenes through highly efficient and selective catalytic reactions. Explore its transformative impact on synthetic chemistry since its establishment in the 1960s. Get to know our comprehensive portfolio of catalysts, meticulously developed through decades of research and development. With the addition of the world-class Grubbs Catalyst® intellectual property in early 2018, our offerings deliver unmatched conversion rates and enable robust alkene conversions.

Find out how Umicore's catalysts are utilized across diverse industries, from materials science to pharmaceuticals. Our expertise supports applications ranging from polymerization and monomer modification to clinical and commercial API manufacturing processes. Experience personalized support from our team of experts who can assist with every stage of your metathesis development process. From scaling reactions to screening catalysts, we tailor our services to meet your specific needs with tailored solutions.

Partner with Umicore for unparalleled access to Grubbs Catalysts® and our extensive development expertise. Together, we can tailor solutions to realize your specific metathesis goals.

Top-notch portfolio from small to quality proven industrial scale

First established in the 1960s, alkene metathesis is considered to be the best method to synthesise long complex alkenes through the use of highly efficient and selective catalytic reactions.

Olefin (or Alkene) metathesis has transformed the landscape of synthetic chemistry. This robust technology provides a predictable, scalable and user-friendly way to rearrange carbon-carbon double bonds, to create molecules and materials of great commercial value.

Following decades of research and development in the field of metathesis, Umicore provides a comprehensive portfolio of catalysts. In early 2018, we expanded our offerings to include the world-class Grubbs Catalyst® intellectual property, following Umicore’s acquisition of Materia’s proprietary metathesis technologies. These catalysts, developed by Nobel laureate Prof. Robert H. Grubbs and his team, deliver the best-in-class conversion, enabling robust alkene conversions.

Umicore PMC has now leveraged the strong global operating and industrial scale manufacturing expertise that it has established over its decades of experience in the industry to support a broad range of commercial-scale applications of olefin metathesis. These range from polymerization and monomer modification in the materials science space to a multitude of clinical and commercial API manufacturing processes in the pharmaceutical field. Umicore’s range of services are tailored to meet your specific metathesis needs. Our experts can help support development processes; from scaling a reaction or devising new reaction routes, to screening the appropriate catalyst to maximize your product formation.

Benefits of Umicore's Grubbs Catalyst® technology:

Diverse catalyst portfolio: Optimize reactions with a versatile range of catalysts.
Functional group tolerance: Achieve remarkable compatibility with various functional groups.
Stability and handling: Experience excellent stability and ease of handling.
Green and cost-effective processes: Embrace environmentally friendly practices with low catalyst loadings, solvent-free conditions, and high-yielding reactions with minimal waste.
Scalability: Successfully utilize olefin metathesis reactions on scales ranging from milligrams to multi-tons.

Working together with Umicore means unparalleled access to Grubbs Catalysts® and our development expertise. Together we can work to develop your specific metathesis reaction.