The synthesis of the 2,3-bisphosphite derivatives of phenyl 4,6-O-benz
ylidene-beta-D-glucopyranoside leads to new chelating ligands. Their r
hodium(I) and platinum(II) complexes have been tested as catalysts for
the asymmetric hydroformylation of vinyl acetate, allyl acetate and p
-methoxystyrene. Good regioselectivity (>90% branched product), but an
enantioselectivity of only less than or equal to 36% ee were found un
der mild reaction conditions (25-40 degrees C, 40-70 bar syngas). (C)
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