Hydroformylation
Fundamentals, Processes, and Applications in Organic Synthesis

1. Edition March 2016
XXVIII, 702 Pages, Hardcover
400 Pictures
Handbook/Reference Book
Short Description
Authored by two experts at the forefront of catalysis research, this must-have reference in 2 Volumes fills a gap in the market for a comprehensive, up-to-date work covering the entire range of fundamental and applied aspects of hydroformylation reactions.
Filling a gap in the market for an up-to-date work on the topic, this unique and timely book in 2 volumes is comprehensive in covering the entire range of fundamental and applied aspects of hydroformylation reactions.
The two authors are at the forefront of catalysis research, and unite here their expertise in synthetic and applied catalysis, as well as theoretical and analytical chemistry. They provide a detailed account of the catalytic systems employed, catalyst stability and recovery, mechanistic investigations, substrate scope, and technical implementation. Chapters on multiphase hydroformylation procedures, tandem hydroformylations and other industrially applied reactions using syngas and carbon monoxide are also included.
The result is a must-have reference not only for synthetic chemists working in both academic and industrial research, but also for theoreticians and analytical chemists.
Metals in Hydroformylation
Organic Ligands
Syngas and Alternative Syngas Sources
Hydroformylation Reactions
Tandem and other Sequential Reactions using a Hydroformylation Step
Synthesis of Special Products via Hydroformylation
Hydroformylation in Nonconventional Reaction Media
Decarbonylation and Dehydrocarbonylation of Aldehydes
Selected Aspects of Production Processes
Robert Franke studied chemistry at Bochum University, Germany. He earned his doctorate degree in 1994 in the field of relativistic quantum chemistry under Prof. Dr. W. Kutzelnigg. After working for a period as a research assistant, he joined the process engineering department of the former Hüls AG in Germany, a predecessor company of Evonik Performance Materials GmbH, in 1998. He is now Director Innovation Management Hydroformylation. He was awarded his professorial research degree (habilitation) in 2002, since when he has taught at the University of Bochum. In 2011 he was made adjunct professor. His research focuses on homogeneous catalysis, process intensification, and computational chemistry. He has published over 150 scientific papers, reviews, book chapters and patents.