A cross-metathesis process for preparing an α,ω-functionalized olefin, such as methyl 9-decenoate, and an α-olefin having three or more carbon atoms, such as 1-
decene. The process involves contacting in a first 
reaction zone an α-functionalized internal olefin, such as 
methyl oleate, and an α-olefinic 
monomer having three or more carbon atoms, such as 1-
decene, with a first metathesis catalyst to prepare an 
effluent stream containing the α,ω-functionalized olefin, such as methyl 9-decenoate, an unfunctionalized internal olefin, such as 9-
octadecene, unconverted reactant olefins, and optionally, an α,ω-difunctionalized internal olefinic 
dimer, such as dimethyl 9-octadecen-1,18-dioate; separating said 
effluent streams; then contacting in a second 
reaction zone the unfunctionalized internal olefin with 
ethylene in the presence of a second metathesis catalyst to obtain a second product 
effluent containing the α-olefinic 
monomer having three or more carbon atoms; and 
cycling a portion of the α-olefinic 
monomer stream(s) to the first zone.