Process for the preparation of low molecular weight alpha olefins

摘要

A process to maximize the production of low molecular weight alpha olefins from ethylene is disclosed. The process comprises oligomerizing ethylene in the presence of a catalyst, of titanium aryloxide and/or titanium alkoxide; alkyl aluminum halide and triaryl phosphine and/or trialkyl phosphine in the temperature range of 80 DEG C. to 110 DEG C. at substantially low pressures of from 60 to 150 psi. A continuous supply of ethylene is maintained.