Ethylene oligomerization by novel iron(Ⅱ) diimine complexes/MAO

Two novel Fe(Ⅱ) diimine complexes have been synthesized. In combination with MAO, they generate active catalytic systems that oligomerize ethylene with both high catalytic activity and high selectivity for a-olefins. The effects of substituents on the aryl ring, reaction temperatures and molar ratios of Al/Fe on catalytic activity and product distribution are studied.