The regioselective hydroformylation of allyl acetate catalysed by cationic and zwitterionic rhodium complexes
Abstract
Cationic and zwitterionic rhodium complexes, with added 1,4-bis(diphenylphosphino)butane (dppb), are efficient catalysts for the highly regioselective hydroformylation of allyl acetate and related esters to yield the linear aldehyde (up to 95%) under mild conditions.