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A Unique Palladium Catalyst for Efficient and Selective Alkoxycarbonylation of Olefins with Formates
Author(s) -
Fleischer Ivana,
Jennerjahn Reiko,
Cozzula Daniela,
Jackstell Ralf,
Franke Robert,
Beller Matthias
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.201200759
Subject(s) - catalysis , palladium , carbonylation , chemistry , alkyl , carbon monoxide , organic chemistry
Forget about CO! Carbonylations are among the most important homogeneously catalyzed reactions in the chemical industry, but typically require carbon monoxide. Instead, straightforward and efficient alkoxycarbonylations of olefins can proceed with alkyl formates in the presence of a specific palladium catalyst. Aromatic, terminal aliphatic, and internal olefins are carbonylated to give industrially important linear esters at low catalyst loadings.