Catalysis is the heartbeat of modern chemical innovation. Whether you're synthesizing fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or advanced materials, the right ligand can make all the difference. At Evonik, we empower chemists and process engineers with OxoPhos®—a high-performance ligand technology that is particularly suitable as a highly selective hydroformylation co-catalyst.
Evonik develops and sells OxoPhos® ligands to help you achieve high conversions and controlled selectivity. In hydroformylation, OxoPhos® 17 enables conversions of up to 99 % and aldehyde yields of up to 86 % depending on the substrate, with a ratio of linear to branched products of up to 99:1. From lab-scale breakthroughs to industrial production, our solutions are built to perform.
Why Choose Evonik for Ligand Chemistry?
- Proven Performance: OxoPhos® ligands are engineered for high selectivity and robust catalytic activity in complex reaction environments.
- Catalytic Mechanism: In complex catalysis, ligands arrange themselves around a central transition metal atom such as rhodium and together form the catalyst. Catalysts help convert certain starting materials into the desired products by enabling the reactions to take place energetically, and they control where and how a reaction partner is bound to a molecule during the reaction.
- Tailored Solutions: Our ligands adapt to your specific catalytic system—whether you're working with hydroformylation or also hydroaminomethylation.
Solutions by Application
Homogeneous Catalysis
- OxoPhos® – high-purity organic bisphosphite ligand with a chloride content of less than 250 ppm. The product is particularly suitable as a highly selective hydroformylation co-catalyst.
The Evonik Advantage
- Innovative Chemistry: Backed by decades of expertise in phosphorus chemistry and ligand design.
- Global Support: Our technical teams collaborate with you to optimize reaction conditions and scale-up strategies.
- Reliable Supply: Count on consistent quality and secure delivery from a trusted global partner.
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