Analysis of alpha olefins using a gas chromatograph‐mass spectrometer combination

Abstract
The gas chromatograph‐mass spectrometer (GCMS) combination with and without catalytic hydrogenation is the most effective way to obtain detailed analysis of commercial alpha olefin mixtures. Previous descriptions of this technique presented examples only up to C10 alpha olefins. We have extended this technique to include alpha olefins up to C20. The complete analysis of a C11舑C14 alpha olefin mixture is given as an example.