Hydroformylation of 1,4-diolefins in the presence of primary amines leading to heterocyclic compounds

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(99)00162-3

The Rh(I)-catalysed hydroformylation of dienes in the presence of amines is applied to heterocyclic ring synthesis. Starting from 1,4-dienes pyrroles or eight-membered heterocycles are easily accessible. The selectivity of the reaction is controlled by th