Abstract
From model intermediates and from labelling studies, a ketene-based mechanism is proposed for the double carbonylation of CH2I2 to malonate esters catalysed by [RhX(CO)(PEt3)(2)] and for the deactivation of the catalyst. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science S.A.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 473-476 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Organometallic Chemistry |
Volume | 553 |
Publication status | Published - 25 Feb 1998 |
Keywords
- catalytic carbonylation
- rhodium complexes
- labelling studies
- mechanism
- ACTIVE INTERMEDIATE
- COMPLEXES