Homogeneous Catalysis With Metal Phosphine Complexes

Pignolet, Louis

ISBN 10: 030641211X / ISBN 13: 9780306412110

Published by Plenum Press, 1983

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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:030641211X.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Homogeneous Catalysis With Metal Phosphine Complexes
• Publisher: Plenum Press
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 030641211X
• ISBN 13: 9780306412110
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 850 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Chemistry

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Synopsis

The field of transition metal catalysis has experienced incredible growth during the past decade. The reasons for this are obvious when one considers the world's energy problems and the need for new and less energy­ demanding syntheses of important chemicals. Heterogeneous catalysis has played a major industrial role; however, such reactions are generally not selective and are exceedingly difficult to study. Homogeneous catalysis suffers from on-site engineering difficulties; however, such reactions usually provide the desired selectivity. For example, Monsanto's synthesis of optically-active amino acids employs a chiral homogeneous rhodium diphosphine catalyst. Industrial uses of homogeneous catalyst systems are increasing. It is not by accident that many homogeneous catalysts contain tertiary phosphine ligands. These ligands possess the correct steric and electronic properties that are necessary for catalytic reactivity and selectivity. This point will be emphasized throughout the book. Thus the stage is set for a comprehensive be treatment of the many ways in which phosphine catalyst systems can designed, synthesized, and studied.