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Tandem isomerization/hydroformylation/hydrogenation of internal alkenes to n-alcohols using Rh/Ru dual-or ternary-catalyst systems
Yuki, Yamato,Takahashi, Kohei,Tanaka, Yoshiyuki,Nozaki, Kyoko
, p. 17393 - 17400 (2014/01/06)
A one-pot three-step reaction, isomerization/hydroformylation/hydrogenation of internal alkenes to n-alcohols, was accomplished by employing a Rh/Ru dual-catalyst system. By using a combination of Rh(acac)(CO)2/ bisphosphite and Shvo's catalyst, (Z)-2-tridecene was converted to 1-tetradecanol in 83% yield with high normal/iso selectivity (n/i = 12). The method was applicable to other internal alkenes, including functionalized alkenes, such as an alkenol and an alkenoate. Furthermore, addition of a third component, Ru3(CO)12, effectively improved the n/i ratio in the tandem isomerization/hydroformylation/hydrogenation of methyl oleate (from n/i = 1.9 to 4.4). Control experiments revealed that the isomerization was mediated by both Rh and Ru and that the coexistence of Rh and Ru was essential for hydrogenation of aldehyde under H2/CO.
Process for preparing monoesters
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Page/Page column 5, (2008/06/13)
A process for preparing monoesters comprises the step of reacting at least one diol with at least one carboxylic acid in a biphasic solvent system, the carboxylic acid being sufficiently water soluble to allow esterification to occur, and the biphasic solvent system comprising water and at least one aprotic solvent in which the resulting monoester has greater solubility than in water.