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Linear Alpha-Olefins Market
LinearAlpha olefins are unsaturated hydrocarbonswhich are used to manufacture products like synthetic
acids, synthetic lubricants, polymers (LLDPE, HPDE), oilfield chemicals, detergent intermediates and
additives. Linear Alpha Olefins are industrially important alkenes with the chemical formula C X H 2X . These
are unbranched alkenes in which the first carbon atom of the chain has a double bond. The double bond
between the first and second carbon of the chain determines the alkene’s chemical properties and makes
it useful for a number of applications such as all reactions of an olefin which include polymerization,
addition metathesis, etc. Linear Alpha Olefins are manufactured mostly through oligomerisation of
ethylene or through Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. This is followed by purification of Linear Alpha Olefins.
Linear Alpha olefins are extremely versatile and have applications in the manufacturing of a number of
important chemical products such as alkenyl succinic anhydrides, drag reducing agents, Poly Alpha
Olefins, lubricants, oilfield chemicals, Alkylbenzenes, fuel additives, plasticizers, detergent alcohols, low
density polyethylene (LDPE)and High density polyethylene (HDPE). Linear Alpha Olefins are used as co-
monomers in the production of plastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene. Among Linear Alpha-
Olefins,1-Hexene has unique properties and is used in various applications. For example, it is used as a
co-monomer during the manufacturing of polyethylene, production of aldehydes and fatty acids for
plasticizers.
Linear Alpha-Olefins Market:Market Dynamics
On the basis of value and volume, 1-Hexene holds a major market share of the overall Linear alpha
olefins market. Growing demand for Poly-Alpha-Olefins which is used in synthetic lubricants used in
automobile engines and increased demand for polyethylene which is used in the packaging industry will
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