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Oligomerization of ethylene catalyzed by Ti(OR)4-alkylaluminium catalysts

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Ti(OC6H4CH3)4 in combination with Et3Al2Cl3 and Et3Al forms an active catalytic system for oligomerizing ethylene to low molecular weight α-olefins. At room temperature with Ti(OC6H4CH3)4−Et3Al C4−C10 α-olefins are formed. At elevated temperature and under the influence of various phosphorus additives Ti(OC6H4CH3)4−Et3Al2Cl3 yields linear olefins in the C4−C20 range. Selectivities greater than 97% could be achieved in most cases with the Ti(OR)4−Et3Al2Cl3-additive system.

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  1. Research Centre, Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited, 391 346, Baroda, India

    G. L. Tembe & M. Ravindranathan

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Tembe, G.L., Ravindranathan, M. Oligomerization of ethylene catalyzed by Ti(OR)4-alkylaluminium catalysts. React Kinet Catal Lett 52, 119–127 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02129859

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