Abstract
Ethylene oligomerization to produce 1-alkenes is a cornerstone of organometallic research. The original α-olefin commercial catalyst system, triethylaluminum, has grown to become one of the highest volume organometallics. This tutorial covers the developmental arc of ethylene oligomerization research and explains the ongoing technological shift from full-range (C4–C30) to selective (C6, C8) catalytic systems. Catalyst design determines product selectivity, and the differing mechanisms underpinning catalyst performance, linear versus metallacyclic, are covered in detail. Despite the field’s maturity, there are still significant opportunities for exploration and discovery which are discussed at the conclusion.
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