Commercially available in olefin mixtures (not isolated); Used as intermediate for detergent alcohols, linear alkylbenzenes, alpha-olefin sulfonates, alpha-olefin epoxides, and polyalphaolefins; as leather penetrant; [HSDB]
Comments
Animals exposed to higher olefins are drowsy/lethargic during high-dose inhalation studies; [EPA HPV: Robust Summaries and Test Plans: Higher Olefins] May cause eye irritation; [CAMEO]