title: Synthesis of linear aldehydes from internal olefins in water.
abstract: We show here, for the first time, that the carbonylation of internal olefins in a biphasic water system is possible. It is shown that control of the pH and CO partial pressure are important factors for successful reactions. Interestingly, the water-soluble catalyst leads to significantly higher regioselectivity compared to similar catalysts soluble in organic solvents. The obtained n/i-selectivities exceed all known literature data and the catalyst can be easily reused several times.
authors.affiliation: Leibniz-Institut für Organische Katalyse an der Universität Rostock e. V., Buchbinderstr. 5-6, D-18055 Rostock, Germany.
authors.forename: Holger
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.forename: Ralf
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jackstell
authors.forename: Matthias
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beller