25087-78-9Relevant academic research and scientific papers
HYDROACYLATION OF OLEFINS
Isnard, P.,Denise, B.,Sneeden, R. P. A,Cognion, J. M.,Durual, P.
, p. 285 - 288 (1982)
Diethyl ketone, methyl ethyl ketone and dipropyl ketone may be formed, albeit in modest yields, by the ruthenium catalyzed hydroacylation of ethylene and propylene with propionaldehyde, acetaldehyde and butyraldehyde, respectively.The major side reactions consist of aldehyde Cannizzaro and Tishchenko-type transformations as well as aldolizations.Preliminary mechanistic studies have revealed the promoting influence of water in the formation of Ru-carboxylates, RuH(OCOC2H5)L3, from propionaldehyde and H2RuL4.
