Palladacycles, Their Preparation and Catalytic Processes Involving Their Use as Catalyst, Especially Catalytic Carbonylation Processes

摘要

The present invention relates to palladium compounds and their use as catalysts for improved catalytic processes. Specifically there is disclosed an improved catalytic carbonylation process and improved carbonylation catalysts. Catalysts in dimer form are also disclosed, as is their catalytic activity and methods of making the compounds.