A novel Rh-PCy3-CO-HCOOH catalytic system for the regioselective conversion of alkenes to aldehydes

Bassam El Ali, Giuseppe Vasapollo, Howard Alper*

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Abstract

Rhodium carbonyl and tricyclohexylphosphine, in the presence of CO and HCOOH, is an efficient catalytic system for the regioselective conversion of alkenes into branched and linear aldehydes. This process shows excellent functional group tolerance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)195-201
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical
Volume112
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Oct 1996
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
We are grateful to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, for support of this research.

Keywords

  • Aldehydes
  • Alkene conversion
  • Carbon monoxide
  • Formic acid
  • Regioselectivity
  • Rhodium

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Process Chemistry and Technology
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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