Ruthenium salt and aluminum halide catalyst system for codimerization of alpha monoolefins and conjugated diolefins

摘要

A catalyst system for codimerization of alpha-monoolefins and conjugated diolefins to yield 1,4-dienes. The catalyst system includes at least one ruthenium salt and at least one aluminum halide. Suitable aluminum halides include both alkyl aluminum halides and nonalkylated aluminum halides, as well as mixtures thereof.