Benzyl vinylethers have selectively been arylated at either α or β position by fine-tuned Heck-type palladium catalyses. In contrast to previous protocols, no excess of arylating reagent or substrate chelation is necessary. For achieving good yields and high α/β-selectivities various factors determining the catalytic system had to be optimized. The results of DFT computational studies correlate selectivity
A wood treating formulation is provided wherein the formulation is a mixture of a first solution containing styrene and a second solution containing furfuryl alcohol. A process for producing a wood treating formulation wherein the formulation is prepared by combining a first solution containing styrene and a second solution containing furfuryl alcohol is also provided.