title: Novel ruthenium-catalyst for hydroesterification of olefins with formates.
abstract: An alternative ruthenium-based catalyst for the hydroesterification of olefins with formates is reported. The good activity of our system is ensured by the use of a bidentate P,N-ligand and ruthenium dodecacarbonyl. A range of formates can be used for selective alkoxycarbonylation of aromatic olefins. In addition, the synthesis of selected aliphatic esters is realized. The proposed active ruthenium complex has been isolated and characterized.
authors.affiliation: Leibniz Institut für Katalyse e.V. an der Universität Rostock, Albert-Einstein-Strasse 29a, 18059 Rostock, Germany.
authors.forename: Irina
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Profir
authors.forename: Matthias
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beller
authors.forename: Ivana
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Fleischer