A process of stabilizing an olefin metathesis product mixture, preferably,
against double bond isomerization and thermal and chemical degradation.
The process involves (a) contacting an olefin metathesis product mixture
comprising one or more olefins produced in a metathesis process, a
metathesis catalyst comprising a catalytic metal and one or more ligands,
optionally, one or more metathesis catalyst degradation products, and
optionally, one or more metals derived from sources other than the
catalyst or catalyst degradation product(s), with an adsorbent, more
preferably carbon; or alternatively, (b) subjecting the olefin metathesis
product mixture to a two-step distillation, preferably, including short
path wiped-film evaporation. A stabilized olefin metathesis product
mixture to a two-step distillation, preferably, including short path
wiped-film evaporation. A stabilized olefin metathesis product mixture is
disclosed containing one or more olefins obtained in a metathesis process
and having a total concentration of metal(s) of less than about 30 parts
per million by weight.