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1-Hexene is commonly manufactured by two general routes: full-range processes via the oligomerization of ethylene and on-purpose technology. A minor route to 1-hexene, used commercially on smaller scales, is the dehydration of hexanol. Prior to the 1970s, 1-hexene was also manufactured by the thermal cracking of waxes. Linear internal hexenes were manufactured by chlorination/dehydrochlorination of linear paraffins.
The primary use of 1-hexene is as a comonomer in production of polyethylene. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) use approximately 2–4% and 8–10% of comonomers, respectively.

Another significant use of 1-hexene is the production of the linear aldehyde heptanal via hydroformylation (oxo synthesis). Heptanal can be converted to the short-chain fatty acid heptanoic acid or the alcohol heptanol.

The chemical is used in the synthesis of flavors, perfumes, dyes and resins.

Cationic surfactant, used as phase transfer catalyst for organic chemical reaction, can make the reaction under lower temperature and pressure, increase the yield of products.