Homogeneous catalysis by transition metal complexes. Part V. Hydroformylation of 1-octene catalyzed by [h5-C5H5M(CO)2]2 species (M = Fe,Ru)

The hydroformylation of 1-octene catalysed by [η5-C5H5M(CO)2]2 (MFe,Ru) has been studied under 100 atm of a one to one H2-CO mixture in the temperature range 120 - 175°C. Effects such as the total pressure, the H2 to CO molar ratio, and the catalyst concentration have also been investigated in the case of the ruthenium complex.