Faculty of Science (FNWI) - Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS)
Abstract
The supramolecular interactions between a Rh phosphine catalyst equipped with an anion-binding pocket and alkenes that contain anionic functionalities (see picture) provide an excellent design concept to achieve remote control of the regioselectivity in hydroformylation reactions. The 4-pentenoate and 3-butenylphosphonate, which fit tightly between the Rh center and the pocket, were hydroformylated with unprecedented selectivity.
Document type
Article
Note
Dedicated to Professor Janusz Jurczak on the occasion of his 70th birthday. - With supplementary file
