Abstract
The cationic palladium(II) complex [Pd(MeCN)2(PPh3)2](BF4)2 was found to be an active catalyst for hydroesterification of styrene using CO and methanol under very mild conditions. The system, Pd(OAc)2-PPh3-p- toluenesulfonic acid, which should give rise to a cationic species in situ, was also effective to produce the branched ester regioselectively in an excellent yield at ambient temperature. Asymmetric hydroesterification of styrene by the use of chiral phosphines as ligands was also studied.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 289-295 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical |
Volume | 115 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1997 Jan 29 |
Keywords
- Carbon monoxide
- Hydroesterification
- Palladium
- Styrene
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Process Chemistry and Technology
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry