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Photochemical carbonylation of benzene by iridium(I) and rhodium(I) square-planar complexes

Journal Article · · J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00263a045· OSTI ID:5813796

Photolysis of RhCl(CO)(PPh/sub 3/)/sub 2/ and RhH(CO)(PPh/sub 3/)/sub 2/ complexes under long-term continuous irradiation leads to significant and new overall reaction chemistry. This chemistry, which is only observed upon photolysis, involves arene C-H functionalization and, in particular, the carbonylation of benzene to benzaldehyde. This observed C-H bond functionalization contrasts with the known oxidative carbonylation of arenes using Pd/sup 2 +/ in that no prior activation of the benzene ring is needed. 11 references, 1 figure.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Rochester, NY
OSTI ID:
5813796
Journal Information:
J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 108:3; ISSN JACSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English