The conversion of 2-octylamine occurs over both metal nitrides and oxi
des. In general, the oxide and nitride catalysts produce more condensa
tion of 2-octylamine to higher molecular weight products, mostly conta
ining nitrogen, than elimination to produce octenes and ammonia. Alcoh
ols and amines give significantly different octene isomer distribution
s; however, the distribution from each reactant is similar for the nit
ride and oxide catalysts.