Issue 7, 2015

Ruthenium-catalyzed alkoxycarbonylation of alkenes using carbon monoxide

Abstract

A novel protocol for ruthenium-catalyzed methoxycarbonylation reaction of alkenes is reported. Using easily available Ru3(CO)12 as catalyst in the presence of [Bmim]Cl as additive, industrial important esters are produced in yields up to 82%. Compared to traditional olefin carbonylation processes key to success is running the reaction at low carbon monoxide concentration. Notably, the ionic liquid phase which contains the catalyst can be reused for several runs.

Graphical abstract: Ruthenium-catalyzed alkoxycarbonylation of alkenes using carbon monoxide

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Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
04 mar 2015
Accepted
15 apr 2015
First published
16 apr 2015

Org. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 771-774

Author version available

Ruthenium-catalyzed alkoxycarbonylation of alkenes using carbon monoxide

L. Wu, Q. Liu, R. Jackstell and M. Beller, Org. Chem. Front., 2015, 2, 771 DOI: 10.1039/C5QO00071H

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