Rh-catalyzed linear hydroformylation of styrene

E.H. Boymans, M.C.C. Janssen, C. Mueller, M. Lutz, D. Vogt

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Abstract

Usually the Rh-catalyzed hydroformylation of styrene predominantly yields the branched, chiral aldehyde. An inversion of regioselectivity can be achieved using strong p-acceptor ligands. Binaphthol-based diphosphite and bis(dipyrrolyl-phosphorodiamidite) ligands were applied in the Rh-catalyzed hydroformylation of styrene. High selectivities up to 83% of 3-phenylpropanal were obtained with 1,1-bi-2-naphthol-based bis(dipyrrolyl-phosphorodiamidite) with virtually no hydrogenation to ethyl benzene. The coordination chemistry of those ligands towards Rh(I) was investigated spectroscopically and structurally.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)137-142
Number of pages6
JournalDalton Transactions
Volume42
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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