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  • Process for producing C.sub.5 to C.sub.18 straight chain .alpha.-olefins from the corresponding internal olefins
    Patent number: 5057637
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing C.sub.5 to C.sub.18 straight chain .alpha.-olefins from the corresponding internal olefins. The process comprises reacting a C.sub.5 C.sub.18 straight chain olefin reactant with an electrophilic compound containing hydrogen followed by cracking the resulting product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: Chevron Research and Technology Company
    Inventors: William A. Sweeney, Gar L. Woo