Synthesis of new N-substituted 2-pyrrolidinones via homogeneous catalytic reactions catalyzed by Pt and Rh complexes

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0022-328X(89)80039-7

1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone undergoes under oxo-conditions selective dimerization in the presence of Pt complexes and hydroformylation in the presence of Rh complexes.Theyield and regioselectivity of the Rh-catalyzed hydroformylation strongly depend on the type of phosphine present on the metal.