An idealized synthesis is shown::Al(C2H5)3 + 9 C2H4 → Al(C8H17)3:Al(C8H17)3 + 3 O + 3 H2O → 3 HOC8H17 + Al(OH)3The process generates a range of alcohols, which are separated by distillation.
"Proceedings of IMarEST - Part A - Journal of Marine Engineering and Technology", Volume 2009, Number 14, April 2009 , pp.