Table 3 IR results for the ethylene oligomer obtained using [Cr(dipic)2]Hdmbipy ∙ 2.5 H2O as a catalyst.

From: New chromium(III)-based catalysts for ethylene oligomerization

The wavenumber (cm−1)

The vibrations

2925.78

Strong asymmetric CH2 stretching vibrations in the oligomer chain

2853.37

Strong asymmetric CH2 stretching vibrations in the oligomer chain

1467.68

Strong CH2 deformations in the oligomer chain

1379.19

Weak symmetric terminal CH3 deformation in the oligomer chain

721.66

CH2 rocking vibrations in the oligomer chain