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The Effect of Aromatic Ethers on the Trimerisation of Ethylene using a Chromium Catalyst and Aryloxy Ligands

Authors :
Morgan, David 4;H.
Schwikkard, Sianne 4;L.
Dixon, John 4;T.
Nair, Jerald 4;J.
Hunter, Roger
Source :
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis; August 2003, Vol. 345 Issue: 8 p939-942, 4p
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

A catalyst system consisting of a chromium source, a 2,6-disubstituted phenol and an aromatic ether solvent, on activation with triethylaluminium, is active and selective for the trimerisation of ethylene to form 1-hexene. The aromatic ether appears to play a role as both solvent and reagent and is pivotal in ensuring both the good activity of the system as well as selectivity to the desired product, 1-hexene.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16154150 and 16154169
Volume :
345
Issue :
8
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs11835917
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.200303070