The development of the catalysts and the catalytic processes in hydroformylation of olefins was introduced.The catalytic properties of cobalt complexes and rhodium complexes were compared.

• 本文综述了烯烃氢甲酰化反应的催化剂从钴配合物到铑配合物和从均相催化体系到两相催化体系的发展过程。