Claims
- 1. A process for separating a low molecular weight olefin from admixture with paraffins comprising the steps of
- a) contacting said admixture under an inert atmosphere with a complexing reagent solution comprising a copper (I) carboxylate and a high molecular weight olefin having about 10 to about 20 carbon atoms, whereby said low molecular weight olefin forms a substantially soluble olefin/reagent complex while said paraffins remain insoluble;
- b) separating said substantially soluble olefin/reagent complex from said insoluble paraffins; and
- c) recovering said low molecular weight olefin from said substantially soluble olefin/reagent complex.
- 2. A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said copper (I) carboxylate is present in said complexing reagent solution in an amount in the range of about 0.005 to about 3 molar.
- 3. A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said complexing reagent solution further comprises an aromatic solvent.
- 4. A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said low molecular weight olefin complexed is ethylene.
- 5. A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said copper (I) carboxylate is copper (I) 2-ethylhexanoate.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a Division of prior application, Ser. No. 07/816,425, filed Dec. 31, 1991, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,259,986.
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Divisions (1)
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