Hydroformylation - Oxo synthesis
Hydroformylation is a carbonylation reaction involving the addition of carbon monoxide and hydrogen across an unsaturated alkene functional group. Also known as oxo synthesis, hydroformylation is one of the most important homogeneous catalyst-mediated reactions. Hydroformylation provides a method to form highly versatile aldehyde functional groups, which are both useful chemicals in various industries and vital chemical intermediates.
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