Telomerization: advances and applications of a versatile reaction.
The transition-metal catalyzed telomerization of 1,3-dienes with different nucleophiles leads to the synthesis of numerous products, such as sugar ethers, substituted lactones, or terpene derivatives, which can be applied in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry as well as in polymers and flavors. The reaction can be controlled by the choice of the catalytic system, the feedstock, and the reaction conditions. Since telomerization was developed in 1967, there have been many efforts to utilize this reaction. Herein we give an overview of the versatility of telomerization based on examples from research and industry, particular emphasis is placed on catalyst and process development as well as mechanistic aspects.
Behr
Arno
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Department of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering, Technische Universität Dortmund, Emil Figge Strasse 66, 44227 Dortmund, Germany. behr@bci.tu-dortmund.de
Becker
Marc
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Beckmann
Thomas
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Johnen
Leif
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Leschinski
Julia
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Reyer
Sebastian
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