Synthesis of Rh(I) alkylated-PTA complexes as catalyst precursors in the aqueous-biphasic hydroformylation of 1-octene

Publication date: 1 September 2018 Source:Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, Volume 870 Author(s): Diteboho S. Ramarou, Banothile C.E. Makhubela, Gregory S. Smith A series of mono- and multivalent phosphorus-based ligands was synthesised by the lower-rim benzylation of the water-soluble ligand, 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane (PTA). These ligands were used to prepare mono-, bi- and trinuclear Rh(I) complexes whose catalytic activity, product selectivity and recyclability were evaluated in the aqueous biphasic hydroformylation of 1-octene. Graphical abstract

Source: Journal of Organometallic Chemistry - June 20, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research