FIELD: petrochemical processes. SUBSTANCE: alpha-olefins are dimerized into dimers, chiefly linear ones with internal double bond using as catalyst transition metal complex with activating co-catalyst. Catalyst is loaded into container under inert gas atmosphere simultaneously with olefin, after which activating co-catalyst is added. EFFECT: increased yield of desired product. 32 cl, 1 dwg, 1 tbl
