Higher olefins belong to a family of reactive hydrocarbon intermediates. Manufacturers produce them by oligomerization of propylene or dimerization of isobutylene. Furthermore, their branched molecular structure gives them distinct chemical reactivity. This makes them valuable building blocks for many industrial applications.
Higher Olefins are reactive intermediates used to manufacture products used in lube oil additives, surfactants, agricultural chemicals, coatings and corrosion inhibitors. Their branched structure provides excellent thermal and oxidative stability, good solvency and high compatibility with other chemical systems.
Higher Olefins are widely used in the production of alkylphenols, which are essential in the production of antioxidants, fuel additives and lubricant modifiers. They are also used as intermediates for the synthesis of surfactants, plasticizers, mercaptans, synthetic fatty acids, drilling fluids and specialty base oils.
Equilex supplies the full range of Higher Olefins including di-isobutylene (DIB, C8), nonene / propylene trimer (C9), propylene tetramer (C12) and propylene pentamer (C15), each suited to specific industrial and specialty chemical requirements.
Equilex supplies Higher Olefins sourced from leading petrochemical producers, ensuring consistent quality, full REACH compliance and reliable supply for industrial customers worldwide.
