Olefin process

Steam cracking units are the core of global olefin production. In order to meet the quality requirements of polymerization, ultra-high purity alkenes are required.

Our LD family of catalysts is a smart market choice for all liquid phase hydrogenation reactions, including C3, C4, C5 and refining of cracked gasoline fractions. olefin conversion reactions using homogeneous catalysts are Axens' best-selling technology.

These olefin conversion technologies include AlphaButol (using ethylene to produce high-purity butene-1) L and AlphaHexol (using ethylene to produce high-purity hexene-1).