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  Volume 1: Applications  
 
1 Introduction
(B. Cornils, W.A. Herrmann)
1
  Introduction 3
  Historical Glossary 16
2 Applied Homogeneous Catalysis 29
2.1 Carbon Monoxide and Synthesis Gas Chemistry 31
2.1.1 Hydroformylation (Oxo Synthesis, Roelen Reaction)
(C.D. Frohning, C.W. Kohlpaintner, H.-W. Bohnen)
31
2.1.1.1 Introduction 31
2.1.1.2 Fundamental Principles 34
2.1.1.3 Kinetics, Mechanism, and Process Parameters 45
2.1.1.4 Commercial Applications 61
2.1.1.5 Recent Developments 85
2.1.2 Carbonylations 104
2.1.2.1 Synthesis of Acetic Acid and Acetic Acid Anhydride from Methanol
(P. Torrence)
104
2.1.2.2 Synthesis of Propionic and Other Acids
(A. Höhn)
136
2.1.2.3 Carbonylation of Benzyl--X and Aryl--X Compounds
(M. Beller)
145
2.1.2.4 Amidocarbonylation
(J.F. Knifton)
156
2.1.2.5 Oxidative Carbonylation
(A. Klausener, J.-D. Jentsch)
164
2.1.2.6 Other Carbonylations
(M. Beller, A.M. Tafesh)
182
2.2 Hydrogenation
(H. Brunner)
195
2.2.1 Homogeneous Hydrogenation 195
2.2.1.1 The Hydrogen Molecule 195
2.2.1.2 Classical Transition Metal Hydrides 195
2.2.1.3 Nonclassical Dihydrogen Complexes 196
2.2.1.4 Homogeneous Hydrogenation of Organic Substrates 198
2.2.1.5 Enantioselective Hydrogenation of Prochiral Substrates 200
2.2.1.6 Isolated Catalysts Versus in-situ Catalysts 203
2.2.1.7 Transfer Hydrogenation 204
2.2.1.8 Hydrogenolysis 204
2.2.1.9 Mechanisms 205
2.2.1.10 Industrial Applications 209
2.2.2 Commercial Enantioselective Hydrogenation 210
2.3 Reactions of Unsaturated Compounds 213
2.3.1 Polymerization, Oligomerization, and Copolymerization of Olefins 213
2.3.1.1 Chemical Background
(W. Kaminsky, M. Arndt-Rosenau)
213
2.3.1.2 Chemical Engineering and Applications
(L. L. Böhm)
230
2.3.1.3 Oligomerization of Ethylene to Higher Linear -Olefins
(D. Vogt)
240
2.3.1.4 Dimerization and Codimerization
(H. Olivier-Bourbigou, L. Saussine)
253
2.3.1.5 Evolution of the Synthesis of Group 4 Metallocene Catalyst Components Toward Industrial Production
(C. Fritze, P. Müller, L. Resconi)
265
2.3.2 Reactions of Other Unsaturated Compounds 274
2.3.2.1 Reactions of Alkynes
(J. Henkelmann, J.-D. Arndt, R. Kessinger)
274
2.3.2.2 Stereospecific Polymerization of Butadiene or Isoprene
(R. Taube, G. Sylvester)
285
2.3.2.3 A Clean Route to Methacrylates via Carbonylation of Alkynes
(E. Drent, W.W. Jager, J.J. Keijsper, F.G.M. Niele)
316
2.3.3 Metathesis
(J.C. Mol)
328
2.3.3.1 Introduction 328
2.3.3.2 Scope of the Reaction 329
2.3.3.3 Reaction Mechanism and Catalysts in General 333
2.3.3.4 Homogeneous Catalyst Systems 335
2.3.3.5 Industrial Applications 339
2.3.3.6 Conclusions 341
2.3.4 The Alternating Copolymerization of Alkenes and Carbon Monoxide
(E. Drent, J.A.M. van Broekhoven, P.H.M. Budzelaar)
344
2.3.4.1 Introduction 344
2.3.4.2 History of Polyketones 344
2.3.4.3 Copolymerization of Ethylene and CO 346
2.3.4.4 Scope of Olefin/CO Copolymerization 356
2.3.4.5 Conclusions 358
2.3.5 Telomerization
(Hydrodimerization) of Olefins
(N. Yoshimura)
361
2.3.5.1 Introduction 361
2.3.5.2 Development of Technologies 362
2.3.5.3 Process for the Manufacture of 1-Octanol 366
2.3.5.4 Development and Scope 366
2.3.6 Cyclooligomerizations and Cyclo-co-oligomerizations of 1,3-Dienes
(G. Wilke, A. Eckerle)
368
2.3.6.1 Introduction 368
2.3.6.2 Cyclodimerization and Cyclotrimerization of Butadiene and Substituted 1,3-Dienes 370
2.3.6.3 Cyclo-co-oligomerization of 1,3-Dienes with Olefins and Alkynes 374
2.3.6.4 Mechanistic Considerations 377
2.3.6.5 Summary 379
2.3.7 Catalyzed Polymerisation of Epoxy Resins
(M. Döring)
383
2.4 Oxidations 386
2.4.1 Oxidation of Olefins to Carbonyl Compounds
(Wacker Process)
(R. Jira)
386
2.4.1.1 Historical and Economic Background 386
2.4.1.2 Chemical Background 386
2.4.1.3 Kinetics and Mechanism 389
2.4.1.4 Technical Applications
(Wacker--Hoechst-Processes)
397
2.4.1.5 Application of the Olefin Oxidation to Organic Syntheses 402
2.4.2 Homogeneous Oxidative Acetoxylation of Alkenes
(I.I. Moiseev, M.N. Vargaftik)
406
2.4.2.1 Introduction 406
2.4.2.2 Mechanistic Considerations 407
2.4.2.3 Giant Cluster Catalyzed Reaction 409
2.4.3 Synthesis of Oxiranes
(R.A. Sheldon)
412
2.4.3.1 Historical Development 412
2.4.3.2 Metal-Catalyzed Epoxidation with Alkyl Hydroperoxides: Kinetics and Mechanism 413
2.4.3.3 Commercial Oxirane Processes 417
2.4.3.4 Scope and Applications in Organic Synthesis 419
2.4.3.5 Recent Developments and Future Prospects 421
2.4.4 Aliphatic Carboxylic Acids via Aliphatic Aldehydes
(F. Koch)
427
2.4.4.1 General 427
2.4.4.2 Catalysts 428
2.4.4.3 Kinetics and Mechanism 429
2.4.4.4 Technical Process 430
2.4.4.5 Future Trends 431
2.4.5 Oxidation of Arenes and Alkyl-Substituted Aromatic Compounds 433
2.4.5.1 Oxidation of Arenes to Quinones
(R.W. Fischer)
433
2.4.5.2 Oxidation of Alkyl-Substituted Aromatic Compounds with Air
(R.W. Fischer, F. Röhrscheid)
443
2.5 Reactions with Hydrogen Cyanide (Hydrocyanation)
(S. Krill)
468
2.5.1 Introduction and Scope 468
2.5.2 Mechanistic Aspects of Hydrocyanation 469
2.5.3 Hydrocyanation of Olefins 470
2.5.3.1 Hydrocyanation of Non-Activated Monoolefins 470
2.5.3.2 Hydrocyanation of Functionalized Olefins 476
2.5.4 Hydrocyanation of Alkynes 479
2.5.5 Hydrocyanation of Dienes 481
2.5.5.1 Adiponitrile Synthesis via Hydrocyanation of Butadiene 481
2.5.5.2 Hydrocyanation of Other Dienes 484
2.5.6 Hydrocyanation of Aldehydes/Ketones 485
2.6 Hydrosilylation and Related Reactions of Silicon Compounds
(B. Marciniec)
491
2.6.1 Hydrosilylation 491
2.6.1.1 General Scope and Applications 491
2.6.1.2 Homogeneous Catalysts 495
2.6.1.3 Immobilized Metal Complexes as Catalysts 500
2.6.1.4 Photo- and Peroxide-Initiated Catalysis by Metal Complexes 501
2.6.2 Dehydrogenative Coupling Reactions 502
2.6.2.1 Dehydrogenative Silylation of Alkenes and Alkynes with Hydrosilanes 502
2.6.2.2 Silylative Coupling of Alkenes with Vinylsilanes 504
2.6.2.3 Dehydrocoupling of Hydrosilanes 505
2.6.3 Silylcarbonylation 506
2.7 Reaction with Nitrogen Compounds: Hydroamination
(R. Taube)
513
2.7.1 Introduction 513
2.7.2 General Mechanistic Aspects 513
2.7.3 The Different Catalyst Systems 516
2.7.3.1 Catalyst Systems Containing Alkali Metals 516
2.7.3.2 Catalyst Systems Containing Lanthanides 518
2.7.3.3 Catalyst Systems Containing Iridium 520
2.7.3.4 Catalyst Systems Containing Iron or Ruthenium 522
2.7.3.5 Catalyst Systems Containing Rhodium 522
2.7.4 Perspectives 524
2.8 Reactions of Hydrocarbons and Other Saturated Compounds 525
2.8.1 Oxidations 525
2.8.1.1 Homogeneous Catalysis in the Oxidation of Hydrocarbons to Acetic Acid
(C.C. Hobbs, Jr.)
525
2.8.1.2 Synthesis of Dimethyl Terephthalate/Terephthalic Acid and Poly(ethylene terephthalate)
(D.A. Schiraldi)
544
2.8.2 Halogenations
(W.A. Herrmann, M. Stoeckl)
552
2.8.2.1 Introduction 552
2.8.2.2 Substitution Reactions 552
2.8.2.3 Addition Reactions 553
2.9 Asymmetric Syntheses
(R. Noyori, S. Hashiguchi, T. Yamano)
557
2.9.1 Introduction 557
2.9.2 Preparation of Selected Structures 557
2.9.2.1 Terpenes 557
2.9.2.2 Carboxylic Acids 559
2.9.2.3 Pyrethroids 563
2.9.2.4 Prostaglandins 565
2.9.2.5 Simple Secondary Alcohols 565
2.9.2.6 Amino Alcohols and Related Compounds 568
2.9.2.7 Amino Acids 572
2.9.2.8 Alkaloids 574
2.9.2.9 Carbapenem Antibiotics 576
2.9.2.10 Sulfoxides 577
2.9.2.11 1,2-Diols and Related Compounds 578
2.9.2.12 Miscellaneous 578
2.9.3 Conclusions 580
2.10 Ferrocene as a Gasoline and Fuel Additive
(W.A. Herrmann)
586
2.10.1 Introduction 586
2.10.2 Commercial Synthesis 586
2.10.3 The Gasoline and Fuel Additive 588
2.10.4 Related Antiknocking Additives 589
2.11 The Suzuki Cross-Coupling
(W.A. Herrmann)
591
2.11.1 Introduction 591
2.11.2 Advantages and Drawbacks 591
2.11.3 Catalysts, Substrates, Conditions 592
2.11.3.1 Current Status 592
2.11.3.2 Recent Catalyst Improvements 592
2.11.3.3 Two-Phase Catalysis 595
2.11.3.4 Suzuki-Related Coupling 595
2.11.4 Mechanism 596
2.11.5 Commercial Application and Further Development 597
 
  Volume 2: Developments  
 
3 Recent Developments in Homogeneous Catalysis 599
3.1 Development of Methods 601
3.1.1 Homogeneous Catalysts and Their Heterogenization or Immobilization
(B. Cornils, W.A. Herrmann)
601
3.1.1.1 Immobilization by Aqueous Catalysts
(B. Cornils, W.A. Herrmann)
603
3.1.1.2 Immobilization by Other Liquids 634
3.1.1.2.1 Fluorous Phases
(I. T. Horváth)
634
3.1.1.2.2 Non-Aqueous Ionic Liquids
(V.P.W. Böhm)
639
3.1.1.3 Immobilization
(P. Panster, S. Wieland)
646
3.1.1.4 Surface Organometallic Chemistry
(J.-M. Basset, G.P. Niccolai)
664
3.1.1.5 Ligand-Stabilized Clusters and Colloids
(G. Schmid)
677
3.1.1.6 New Generation of Re-Immobilized Catalysts
(H. Bahrmann)
684
3.1.1.7 New Reactions
(J. Herwig)
694
3.1.2 Molecular Modeling in Homogeneous Catalysis
(R. Schmid, W. Hieringer, D. Gleich, T. Strassner)
700
3.1.2.1 Molecular Modeling Techniques
(R. Schmid)
700
3.1.2.2 Applications 712
3.1.2.2.1 Modeling of Homogeneous Olefin Polymerization Catalysts
(R. Schmid)
712
3.1.2.2.2 Palladium-Catalyzed C--C Couplin Reactions: The Heck Reaction
(W. Hieringer)
721
3.1.2.2.3 Hydroformylation
(D. Gleich)
727
3.1.2.2.4 C--H Activation
(T. Strassner)
737
3.1.3 High-Throughput Approaches to Homogeneous Catalysis
(V. Murphy, H.W. Turner, T. Weskamp)
740
3.1.3.1 Introduction 740
3.1.3.2 Principal Workflow 741
3.1.3.3 Analysis in High-Throughput Format 745
3.1.3.4 Data Management and Software 746
3.1.3.5 Discovery Screening Workflow for New Polyolefin Catalysts 747
3.1.4 Chemical Reaction Engineering Aspects of Homogeneously Catalyzed Processes
(M. Baerns, P. Claus)
748
3.1.4.1 Kinetics in Homogeneous Catalysis 750
3.1.4.2 Aspects of Catalyst Recycling 759
3.1.5 Introduction to Selected Multicomponent and Multifunctional Catalysts
(D. Hesse)
762
3.1.5.1 Introduction 762
3.1.5.2 Advantages in the Use of Multicomponent or Multifunctional Catalysts 764
3.1.5.3 Problems in the Use of Multifunctional or Multicomponent Catalysts 772
3.1.5.4 Conclusions 773
3.1.6 Catalytic Carbon--Carbon Coupling by Palladium Complexes: Heck Reactions
(W.A. Herrmann)
775
3.1.6.1 Introduction 775
3.1.6.2 History 775
3.1.6.3 Definition 776
3.1.6.4 Catalysts and Reaction Conditions 777
3.1.6.5 Scope and Limitations 778
3.1.6.6 Mechanism 782
3.1.6.7 Catalyst Deactivation 784
3.1.6.8 Industrial Applications and Perspectives 786
3.1.7 Catalytic Cyclopropanation
(A.F. Noels, A. Demonceau)
793
3.1.7.1 Introduction 793
3.1.7.2 Transition Metal Catalyzed Cyclopropanations 794
3.1.7.3 Recent Developments and Applications 798
3.1.7.4 Conclusion: In Search of New Catalysts 805
3.1.8 The Fischer--Tropsch Synthesis - Molecular Models for Homogeneous Catalysis?
(W.A. Herrmann)
808
3.1.8.1 Introduction 808
3.1.8.2 Historical and Economic Background 809
3.1.8.3 Technological Features 811
3.1.8.4 Mechanistic Considerations 811
3.1.8.5 Assessment and Perspectives 819
3.1.9 Arene Coupling Reactions
(W.A. Herrmann)
822
3.1.9.1 Introduction 822
3.1.9.2 Aryl--Aryl Coupling 823
3.1.9.3 Grignard Cross-Coupling 824
3.1.9.4 Phenol Coupling 826
3.1.9.5 Perspectives 827
3.1.10 Tailoring of Catalysts: N-Heterocyclic Carbenes as an Example of Catalyst Design
(W.A. Herrmann, K. Denk, C.W.K. Gstöttmayr)
829
3.1.10.1 Introduction 829
3.1.10.2 Ligand Design for N-Heterocyclic Carbenes (NHC) 829
3.1.10.3 Catalytic Applications 832
3.1.11 Micellar Catalysis
(G. Oehme)
835
3.1.11.1 Introduction 835
3.1.11.2 Examples of Micellar-Promoted Reactions 837
3.1.11.3 Reactions in Reverse Micelles 839
3.11.1.4 Limits and New Developments 840
3.1.12 Sulfur in Homogeneous Catalysis
(P. Kalck, P. Serp)
842
3.1.12.1 Introduction 842
3.1.12.2 Sulfur in Carbonylation Reactions 843
3.1.12.3 Sulfur in Hydrogenation, Isomerization, and Related Reactions 845
3.1.12.4 Sulfur in CarbonCarbon Coupling Reactions 846
3.1.12.5 Miscellaneous Reactions 847
3.1.12.6 Conclusions 848
3.1.13 Homogeneous Catalysis Using Supercritical Fluids
(W. Leitner)
852
3.1.13.1 Introduction 852
3.1.13.2 Single-Phase Catalysis Using SCFs as Solvents 854
3.1.13.3 Multiphase Catalysis Using SCFs as Solvents 862
3.1.13.4 Conclusions and Outlook 867
3.2 Special Catalysts and Processes 872
3.2.1 Biocatalysis and Enzyme-Analogous Processes
(C. Schultz, H. Gröger, C. Dinkel, K. Drauz, H. Waldmann)
872
3.2.1.1 Introduction 872
3.2.1.2 Examples of Enzymatic Conversions 873
3.2.1.3 Enzyme-Analogous Catalysts 886
3.2.1.4 Commercial Applications 887
3.2.1.5 Outlook 906
3.2.2 Template or Host/Guest Relations
(F. Vögtle, R. Hoss, M. Händel)
911
3.2.2.1 Introduction 912
3.2.2.2 Metal Cations as Templates 913
3.2.2.3 Neutral Molecules as (Supramolecular) Templates 914
3.2.2.4 Covalent Molecules as Templates 922
3.2.2.5 Kinetic and Thermodynamic Template Effects 926
3.2.2.6 Positive and Negative Templates 928
3.2.2.7 Self-Organization 928
3.2.2.8 Further Developments and Applications 935
3.2.2.9 Conclusions and Outlook 937
3.2.3 Membrane Reactors in Homogeneous Catalysis
(U. Kragl, C. Dreisbach)
941
3.2.3.1 Introduction 941
3.2.3.2 Classification and Examples of Membrane Reactors 942
3.2.3.3 Membrane Reactors for Homogeneously SolubleCatalysts 947
3.2.3.4 Summary and Outlook 950
3.2.4 Phase-Transfer Catalysis and Related Systems
(Y. Goldberg, H. Alper)
953
3.2.4.1 Introduction 953
3.2.4.2 Homogeneous Transition-Metal Catalyzed Reactions Under Phase-Transfer Conditions 954
3.2.4.3 Transition-Metal Containing Phase-Transfer Agents and Their Use in Synthesis 968
3.2.4.4 Conclusions 969
3.2.5 Rare Earth Metals in Homogeneous Catalysis
(R. Anwander)
974
3.2.5.1 Introduction 974
3.2.5.2 Catalytic Potential 976
3.2.5.3 Precatalysts 977
3.2.5.4 Carbon--Carbon Bond-Forming Reactions 978
3.2.5.5 Carbon--Heteroelement Bond-Forming Reactions 997
3.2.5.6 Catalyst Structure 1005
3.2.5.7 Perspectives 1007
3.2.6 Recent Progress in Special Phosphorus-Containing Auxiliaries for Homogeneous Enantioselective Catalysis
(F. Agbossou-Niedercorn)
1014
3.2.6.1 Introduction 1014
3.2.6.2 Monophosphines 1015
3.2.6.3 Bi(di,bis)phosphines 1020
3.2.6.4 Heterofunctionalized Multidentate P-Containing Chiral Auxiliaries 1024
3.2.6.5 Immobilization and Recycling 1025
3.2.6.6 Conclusions 1027
 
  Volume 3: Developments (continued)  
 
3.2.7 Homologation
(H. Bahrmann)
1034
3.2.7.1 Historical Background 1034
3.2.7.2 Chemical Basics and Applications 1035
3.2.7.3 Mechanism of Reaction 1040
3.2.7.4 Technical Applications 1042
3.2.7.5 Future Prospects 1044
3.2.8 Homogeneous Electrocatalysis
(D. Astruc)
1046
3.2.8.1 Introduction 1046
3.2.8.2 Electron-Transfer-Chain (ETC) Catalyzed Reactions 1047
3.2.8.3 Atom-Transfer-Chain (ATC) Catalysis 1055
3.2.8.4 Conclusions 1057
3.2.9 Homogeneous Photocatalysis
(A. Heumann, M. Chanon)
1060
3.2.9.1 Definitions 1060
3.2.9.2 Synthesis and Activation -- What hv Metal Catalysis Can Do Better? 1065
3.2.9.3 Conclusion: What Photochemical Techniques Can Provide in Mechanistic Studies of Transition Metal Catalysis 1074
3.2.10 Olefins from Aldehydes
(W.A. Herrmann)
1078
3.2.10.1 Introduction 1078
3.2.10.2 The Catalytic Approach 1079
3.2.10.3 Catalysts 1080
3.2.10.4 Scope of Reaction, Reagents, and Side Reactions 1081
3.2.10.5 Mechanism 1082
3.2.10.6 Perspectives 1085
3.2.11 Water-Gas Shift Reaction
(W.A. Herrmann, M. Muehlhofer)
1086
3.2.11.1 Introduction 1086
3.2.11.2 Definition 1087
3.2.11.3 Mechanism 1087
3.2.11.4 Applications 1089
3.2.11.5 The Arco Ethylurethane Process 1090
3.2.11.6 Catalytic Implications and Perspectives 1091
3.2.12 Catalytic McMurry Coupling: Olefins from Keto Compounds
(W.A. Herrmann, H. Schneider)
1093
3.2.12.1 Introduction 1093
3.2.12.2 Stoichiometric Titanium Compounds, Other Reagents, and Mechanistic Aspects 1094
3.2.12.3 Catalytic Deoxygenation 1096
3.2.12.4 Perspectives 1097
3.2.13 Catalytic Hydrogenation of Heterocyclic Sulfur and Nitrogen Compounds in Raw Oils
(C. Bianchini, A. Meli, F. Vizza)
1099
3.2.13.1 Introduction 1099
3.2.13.2 Hydrogenation of Sulfur Heterocycles 1100
3.2.13.3 Hydrogenolysis of Sulfur Heterocycles 1106
3.2.13.4 Hydrodesulfurization in Different Phase Variation Systems 1109
3.2.13.5 Hydrogenation of Nitrogen Heterocycles 1109
3.2.13.6 Hydrogenolysis of Nitrogen Heterocycles 1116
3.2.13.7 Perspectives 1116
3.2.14 Double-Bond Isomerization of Olefins
(W.A. Herrmann, M. Prinz)
1119
3.2.14.1 Introduction 1119
3.2.14.2 Catalysts, Scope, and Definition 1120
3.2.14.3 Mechanistic Considerations 1121
3.2.14.4 Applications 1124
3.2.14.5 Asymmetric Isomerization 1125
3.2.14.6 Recent Developments 1126
3.2.14.7 Perspectives 1128
3.3 Special Products 1131
3.3.1 Enantioselective Synthesis
(H.-U. Blaser, B. Pugin, F. Spindler)
1131
3.3.1.1 Introduction and Background 1131
3.3.1.2 Critical Factors for the Technical Application of Homogeneous Enantioselective Catalysts 1132
3.3.1.3 State-of-the-Art and Evaluation of Catalytic Transformations 1134
3.3.1.4 Conclusions and Prospects 1146
3.3.2 Diols via Catalytic Dihydroxylation
(M. Beller, K.B. Sharpless)
1149
3.3.2.1 Introduction 1149
3.3.2.2 History and General Features of Osmium-Catalyzed Dihydroxylation Reactions 1150
3.3.2.3 Mechanism of Osmium-Catalyzed Dihydroxylations 1152
3.3.2.4 Scope and Limitation of Asymmetric Dihydroxylation 1153
3.3.2.5 Selected Applications of Osmium-Catalyzed Dihydroxylations 1159
3.3.3 Hydrovinylation
(P.W. Jolly, G. Wilke)
1164
3.3.3.1 Introduction 1164
3.3.3.2 The Catalyst 1165
3.3.3.3 The Product 1169
3.3.3.4 The Mechanism 1178
3.3.3.5 Outlook 1184
3.3.3.6 Postscript 1185
3.3.4 Carbon Dioxide as a C1 Building Block
(E. Dinjus, R. Fornika, S. Pitter, T. Zevaco)
1189
3.3.4.1 Introduction 1189
3.3.4.2 Catalytic CC Bond-Forming Reactions 1191
3.3.4.3 Transition Metal Catalyzed Formation of Formic Acid and its Derivatives from CO2and H2 1196
3.3.4.4 Catalyzed Formation of Organic Carbonates 1205
3.3.4.5 Summary and Outlook 1208
3.3.5 Reductive Carbonylation of Nitro Compounds
(M. Dugal, D. Koch, G. Naberfeld, C. Six)
1214
3.3.5.1 Introductory Remarks 1214
3.3.5.2 Synthesis of Isocyanates 1214
3.3.5.3 Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and Mechanism 1218
3.3.5.4 Outlook 1223
3.3.6 New Approaches in CH Activation of Alkanes
(A. Sen)
1226
3.3.6.1 Introduction 1226
3.3.6.2 Radical Pathways 1227
3.3.6.3 Oxidative Addition Pathways 1229
3.3.6.4 Electrophilic Pathways 1231
3.3.6.5 Conclusions 1238
3.3.7 PausonKhand Reaction
(W.A. Herrmann)
1241
3.3.7.1 Introduction 1241
3.3.7.2 The Catalytic Option 1242
3.3.7.3 Related Reactions 1244
3.3.7.4 Stereoselective PKRs and Hetero-Reactions 1245
3.3.7.5 Degenerate (Intermittent) and Domino PK Reactions 1246
3.3.7.6 Substitution Effects, Selectivity, and Mechanism 1247
3.3.7.7 Commercial Perspectives 1249
3.3.7.8 Outlook 1250
3.3.8 Cyclooligomerization of Alkynes
(H. Bönnemann, W. Brijoux)
1252
3.3.8.1 Introduction 1252
3.3.8.2 Survey of the Catalysts 1253
3.3.8.3 Five- and Six-Membered Heterocycles 1254
3.3.8.4 Six- and Eight-Membered Carbocycles 1261
3.3.9 Chemicals from Renewable Resources
(J.P. Zoller)
1268
3.3.9.1 Introduction and General Developments 1268
3.3.9.2 "Oleo Chemistry" 1268
3.3.9.3 The Chemistry of Carbohydrates 1271
3.3.9.4 The Chemistry of Starch 1271
3.3.10 Special Reactions in Homogeneous Aqueous Systems 1274
3.3.10.1 Synthesis of Polymers
(B.M. Novak)
1274
3.3.10.2 Homogeneous Catalysis in Living Cells
(L. Vígh, F. Jo)
1283
3.3.11 Cyclic Hydrocarbons from Diazoalkanes
(W.A. Herrmann, Horst Schneider)
1290
3.3.11.1 Introduction 1290
3.3.11.2 Scope and Definition 1290
3.3.11.3 Mechanistic Considerations 1291
3.3.11.4 Catalytic Cyclization 1292
3.3.11.5 Enantioselective Cyclization 1295
3.3.11.6 Perspectives 1295
3.3.12 Acrolein and Acrylonitrile from Propene
(W.A. Herrmann)
1297
3.3.12.1 Introduction 1297
3.3.12.2 Scope and Technological Features 1297
3.3.12.3 Catalyst Principles and Mechanism 1298
3.3.12.4 Organometallic Models 1300
3.3.12.5 The "Amm(on)dehydrogenation" 1301
3.3.12.6 Perspectives 1303
3.3.13 Chemistry of Methyltrioxorhenium (MTO) 1304
3.3.13.1 Fine Chemicals via Methyltrioxorhenium as Catalyst
(F.E. Kühn, M. Groarke)
1304
3.3.13.2 Pilot-Plant Synthesis of MTO
(W.A. Herrmann)
1319
3.3.14 Acetoxylations and Other Palladium-Promoted or Palladium-Catalyzed Reactions
(R. Jira)
1323
3.3.14.1 Historical and Economic Background 1323
3.3.14.2 Chemical Background 1323
3.3.14.3 Kinetics and Mechanism 1325
3.3.14.4 Commercial Processes 1329
3.3.14.5 Transvinylation 1331
3.3.14.6 Acetoxylation in Organic Synthesis 1332
3.3.14.7 Other Palladium-Promoted or Palladium-Catalyzed Reactions 1333
3.3.14.8 Conclusions 1336
4 Epilogue 1341
4.1 Homogeneous Catalysis -- Quo vadis?
(W. A. Herrmann, B. Cornils)
1343
4.1.1 Immobilization of Homogeneous Catalysts 1345
4.1.2 Colloidal Organometallic Catalysts 1347
4.1.3 Multicomponent and Multifunctional Catalysis 1347
4.1.4 Stereoselective Catalysis 1348
4.1.5 Metals from Stoichiometric Reactivity to Catalytic Efficiency 1351
4.1.6 Mechanistic Knowledge and Theory -- Keys to Catalyst Design 1352
4.1.7 Catalyst Performance/New Techniques to Generate and Activate Catalysts 1353
4.1.8 Organometallic Electrocatalysis and Biomimetic Catalysis 1354
4.1.9 New Chemical Feedstocks for Homogeneous Catalysis and Renewable Resources 1356
4.1.10 Catalysis under Supercritical Conditions and Supported by Ionic Liquids 1362
4.1.11 New Reactions, Improved Catalysts 1365
4.1.12 A New Generation of Catalyst Ligands 1368
4.1.13 Rare Earth Catalysts 1369
4.1.14 Organometallic Catalysts for Polymers 1371
4.1.15 Catalyst Reactivation, Process, and Reactor Technology 1375
4.1.16 Final Closure 1375
  Index 1383

 
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