What is Propylene Tetramer?

Propylene Tetramer is a branched olefin produced by the polymerization of propylene. It is also commonly referred to as dodecene. Propylene Tetramer is used in the production of dodecylphenol, tridecyl alcohol, branched dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid, and dodecylsuccinic anhydride which in turn are used to produce plasticizers, surfactants, lube oil additives, emulsifiers for herbicides, and corrosion inhibitors in alkyd and epoxy coatings.

Manufacturing Information

Propylene Tetramer is produced at Sunoco's Toledo, OH refinery in tandem with nonene; the final step differs from nonene in that Propylene Tetramer is recovered in a separate distillation tower at higher temperatures.