Dalton communications. Carbonylation of organic halides catalysed by rhodium triethylphosphine complexes

Authors:
  • MSMichael C. Simpson
    Michael C. Simpson
  • MPMarc J. Payne
    Marc J. Payne
  • DCDavid J . Cole-Hamilton
    David J . Cole-Hamilton
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Abstract
Allyl and benzyl halides but not phenyl or propyl halides have been carbonylated in ethanol in the presence of rhodium triethylphosphine complexes to their respective butenoic or benzylic esters; no added base was required.