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Functionalization of P 4 through Direct P−C Bond Formation
Author(s) -
Borger Jaap E.,
Ehlers Andreas W.,
Slootweg J. Chris,
Lammertsma Koop
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
chemistry – a european journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.687
H-Index - 242
eISSN - 1521-3765
pISSN - 0947-6539
DOI - 10.1002/chem.201702067
Subject(s) - scope (computer science) , surface modification , combinatorial chemistry , nanotechnology , chemistry , computer science , materials science , programming language
Abstract Research on chlorine‐free conversions of P 4 into organophosphorus compounds (OPCs) has a long track record, but methods that allow desirable, direct P−C bond formations have only recently emerged. These include the use of metal organyls, carbenes, carboradicals, and photochemical approaches. The versatile product scope enables the preparation of both industrially relevant organophosphorus compounds, as well as a broad range of intriguing new compound classes. Herein we provide a concise overview of recent breakthroughs and outline the acquired fundamental insights to aid future developments.