Abstract
Metathesis of linear alkanes catalyzed by the well-defined precursor (≡Si-O-WMe5) affords a wide distribution of linear alkanes from methane up to triacontane. Olefin metathesis using the same catalyst and under the same reaction conditions gives a very striking different distribution of linear α-olefins and internal olefins. This shows that olefin and alkane metathesis processes occur via very different pathways.
Original language | English (US) |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 280-285 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Catal. Sci. Technol. |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
Bibliographical note
KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-10-01Acknowledgements: Research reported in this publication was supported by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis