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(57) [Summary] [Structure] A zirconium compound represented by the general formula ZrR 1 n Cp 4-n (R 1 is an alkoxy group, a phenoxy group, a pyridyloxy group or the like, and Cp is a dicyclopentadienyl group or the like), In the presence of a catalyst consisting of an organoaluminum compound represented by the general formula AlR 2 m X 3-m (R 2 is an alkyl group, X is a halogen atom), ethylene is polymerized to form a linear α- A method for producing an olefin. [Effect] By using a specific catalyst, (1) a linear α-olefin having 4 to 12 carbon atoms can be produced with a high selectivity of 97% or more. Also, (2) the obtained linear α -The purity of the olefin is also very high. The linear α-olefin can be used for various purposes such as a comonomer for producing polyolefin and a raw material for a surfactant. |