Highly selective formation of linear esters from terminal and internal alkenes catalysed by palladium complexes of bis-(di-tert-butylphosphinomethyl)benzene.
The methoxycarbonylation of terminal or internal alkenes catalysed by palladium complexes of bis-(di-tert-butylphosphinomethyl)benzene under mild conditions leads to linear esters in 99% selectivity via a hydride mechanism.
School of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland KY16 9ST, UK.
Cristina
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Jimenez Rodriguez
Douglas F
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Foster
Graham R
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Eastham
David J
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Cole-Hamilton