文摘
This is a new protocol for the alkoxycarbonylation of α-olefins to unsaturated esters. Pd/C, Pd/Al2O3 and Pd/CaCO3, in conjunction with CuI, are the most active catalysts. A variety of alcohols and olefins were employed as starting materials. Experimental evidences account for a homogeneous palladium-catalyzed reaction. Commercial cinnamate derivatives were prepared in good to excellent yields.