title: Hydroformylation in aqueous biphasic media assisted by molecular receptors.
abstract: The role of molecular receptors in aqueous biphasic hydroformylation of higher olefins is highlighted through a detailed analysis of their molecular recognition properties. The behavior of cyclodextrins and calixarenes as molecular receptors is especially emphasized and discussed. Their supramolecular interactions with the substrates and the water-soluble ligands proved to be an essential parameter guiding the reaction performances. The hydroformylation activity and chemo- and regio-selectivities can thus be accurately controlled by a suitable match between the receptor and the reaction components. Development outlooks are also presented.
authors.affiliation: Unité de Catalyse et de Chimie du Solide, CNRS UMR 8181, Faculté des Sciences Jean Perrin, Eric Monflier, Université d'Artois, SP18, 62307, Lens Cedex, France.
authors.forename: Frédéric
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Hapiot
authors.forename: Hervé
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bricout
authors.forename: Sébastien
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tilloy
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Monflier