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Hydroformylation in aqueous biphasic media assisted by molecular receptors
Frédéric Hapiot1, Hervé Bricout, Sébastien Tilloy
1Unité de Catalyse et de Chimie du Solide, CNRS UMR 8181, Faculté des Sciences Jean Perrin, Eric Monflier, Université d'Artois, SP18, 62307, Lens Cedex, France.
Abstract:
The role of molecular receptors in aqueous biphasic hydroformylation of higher olefins is highlighted through a detailed analysis of their molecular recognition properties. The behavior of cyclodextrins and calixarenes as molecular receptors is especially emphasized and discussed. Their supramolecular interactions with the substrates and the water-soluble ligands proved to be an essential parameter guiding the reaction performances. The hydroformylation activity and chemo- and regio-selectivities can thus be accurately controlled by a suitable match between the receptor and the reaction components. Development outlooks are also presented.
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