The hydrovinylation reaction was first reported by Alderson, Jenner, and Lindsey by using rhodium and ruthenium salts, other metal catalysts commonly employed nowadays included iron, cobalt, nickel, and palladium.
A reacción de hidrovinilación foi descrita primeiramente por Alderson, Jenner e Lindsey usando sales de rodio e rutenio, outros catalizadores metais empregados comunmente hoxe en día son o ferro, cobalto, níquel e paladio.