Provided is a catalyst component for producing a polyolefin, which catalyst
component comprises a metallocene catalyst having a structure according to formula
(I): (THI)2R"MQp, wherein each THI is a tetrahydroindenyl
derivative which may be substituted or unsubstituted, provided that at least one
of the tetrahydroindenyl derivatives is substituted at the 2-position or the 4-position;
R" is a structural bridge to impart stereorigidity between the two THI groups;
M is a metal from Group IIIB, IVB, VB or VIB; Q is a hydrocarbyl group having from
1-20 carbon atoms, or a halogen; and p is the valence of M minus 2.