Pd-Catalyzed Regioselective Branched Hydrocarboxylation of Terminal Olefins with Formic Acid.

A regioselective Pd-catalyzed hydrocarboxylation of terminal olefins with HCOOH is described. A wide variety of branched carboxylic acids can readily be obtained with high regioselectivities under mild reaction conditions. The reaction is operationally simple and requires no handling of toxic CO. The ligand and LiCl are important factors for reaction reactivity and selectivity.

A Pd-Catalyzed Site-Controlled Isomerization of Terminal Olefins.

An effective Pd-catalyzed isomerization of olefins with 2-PyPPh2 as the ligand is described. A wide variety of trans-2-olefins bearing various functional groups can be obtained with high regio- and stereoselectivity under mild reaction conditions. The ligand is crucial for the reaction.

Pd-Catalyzed Highly Chemo- and Regioselective Hydrocarboxylation of Terminal Alkyl Olefins with Formic Acid.

An efficient Pd-catalyzed hydrocarboxylation of alkenes with HCOOH is described. A wide variety of linear carboxylic acids bearing various functional groups can be obtained with excellent chemo- and regioselectivities under mild reaction conditions. The reaction process is operationally simple and requires no handling of toxic CO.