Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Chemistry
Document Type
Dissertation
Abstract
While investigating a bimetallic cobalt hydroformylation catalyst a new class of monometallic cationic cobalt (II) hydroformylation catalyst were discovered. These newly discovered catalyst proved to be very unique with high hydroformylation activity under mild conditions. The pre-catalyst were characterized using various methods including NMR, EPR, MS, and X-ray crystallography. Similarly the active catalyst was also investigated using NMR, EPR, FTIR, and X-ray crystallography. Various catalyst modifications were investigated for their effects on hydroformylation activity. Likewise various reaction parameters were probed to determine their effect on hydroformylation activity. Finally the best cationic cobalt (II) catalyst were directly compared to industry standards for various alkenes to establish an idea of the industrial application of this catalyst system.
Date
3-18-2019
Recommended Citation
Hood, Drew Michael, "Cationic Cobalt (II) Hydroformylation" (2019). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 4882.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/4882
Committee Chair
Stanley, George
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_dissertations.4882