Multidentate phosphite ligands, catalytic compositions containing such ligands, and catalytic processes utilizing such catalytic compositions

Multidentate phosphite ligands are disclosed for use in reactions such as hydrocyanation and isomerization. The catalyst compositions made therefrom and the various catalytic processes which employ such multidentate phosphite ligands are also disclosed. In particular, the ligands have heteroatom-containing substituents on the carbon attached to the ortho position of the terminal phenol group.

Multidentate fosfiet wordt ligands onthuld voor gebruik in reacties zoals hydrocyanation en isomerisatie. De daarvan gemaakte katalysatorsamenstellingen en de diverse katalytische processen die dergelijk multidentate fosfiet ligands aanwenden worden ook onthuld. In het bijzonder hebben ligands heteroatom-bevat substituenten op de koolstof in bijlage aan de orthopositie van de eindfenolgroep.