PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A LINEAR FORMYL COMPOUND

摘要

Process for the preparation of a linear .omega.-formyl-carboxylic acid or a corresponding linear formyl-nitrile compound starting from an internally unsaturated C4-C12 carboxylic acid or a corresponding ester or nitrile by means of hydroformylation in the presence of carbon monoxide, hydrogen and a catalyst system, wherein the hydroformylation is carried out in an aqueous medium and in that the catalyst system comprises platinum and a water-soluble organic bidentate ligand.