Rhodium-Catalyzed Hydroformylation Promoted by Modified Cyclodextrins:Current Scope and Future Developments

Abstract

The contribution of modified cyclodextrins in aqueous biphasic rhodium-catalyzed hydroformylation of higher olefins is tackled, taking into account previous results and new experimental data. The role of the cyclodextrins is emphasized and discussed through the analysis of numerous parameters. Development outlooks are also presented. Keywords: Hydroformylation, cyclodextrin, rhodium, aqueous catalysis, interface