Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(99), P. 14691 - 14702
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
highlights
the
latest
advancements
in
synthesis
of
phosphorothioates
and
their
derivatives
from
inorganic
phosphorus
sources,
focusing
on
applicability,
mechanisms,
current
limitations,
potential
future
directions.
National Science Review,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Electrooxidation
strategies
for
synthesizing
readily
oxidizable
products
face
notable
challenges,
especially
when
the
oxidation
potential
of
is
lower
than
that
reactants
or
high
current
densities
are
necessary.
The
electrooxidation
synthesis
trivalent
organophosphorus
compounds
(OPCs
(III))
from
white
phosphorus
(P4)
has
demonstrated
but
hindered
by
selectivity
issues
due
to
over-oxidation.
Herein,
we
report
a
tandem
electro-thermal
pathway
addresses
these
challenges
in
producing
OPCs
(III)
P4.
process
begins
with
an
step
generates
stable
transfer
reagent,
then
thermochemically
converted
into
various
high-value
(III).
Utilizing
hexafluoroisopropanol
(HFIP)
as
nucleophile
and
optimizing
tetrabutylammonium
iodide
(TBAI)-4-dimethylaminopyridine
(DMAP)-adduct
catalytic
system,
developed
efficient
electrophilic
reagent
via
electrosynthesis.
adduct
facilitates
P4
enhances
nucleophilicity
HFIP,
thereby
improving
process.
This
approach
supports
density,
scales
up
hundred-gram
level
without
yield
loss,
remains
compatible
fluctuating
green
electricity.
National Science Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(6)
Published: May 2, 2024
Direct
synthesis
of
organophosphorus
compounds
from
white
phosphorus
represents
a
significant
but
challenging
subject,
especially
in
the
context
ongoing
efforts
to
comprehensively
improve
phosphorus-derived
chemical
industry
driven
by
sustainability
and
safety
concerns.
China
is
world's
largest
producer
phosphorus,
creating
demand
for
green
transformation
this
crucial
feedstock.
This
review
provides
an
overview
advancements
activation
Chinese
research
teams,
focusing
on
direct
construction
P‒C/N/O/S/M
bonds
phosphorus.
Additionally,
we
offer
some
insights
into
prospective
directions
future.
paper
aims
attract
more
researchers
engage
area,
stimulating
follow-up
exploration
fostering
enduring
advances.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89(7), P. 4947 - 4957
Published: March 18, 2024
A
photoredox/copper-catalyzed
cascade
radical
cyclization/phosphorothiolation
reaction
of
N-allylbromoacetamides
and
P(O)SH
compounds
has
been
established.
broad
range
novel
nonfluorine-
or
difluoro-substituted
2-pyrrolidinones
bearing
the
C(sp3)-SP(O)(OR)2
moiety
can
be
conveniently
constructed
in
moderate
to
good
yields
under
mild
conditions.
Importantly,
most
tested
phosphorothiolated
showed
potent
inhibitory
effects
toward
both
AChE
BChE.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Abstract
Inorganic
phosphates
hold
significant
potential
as
ideal
natural
building
blocks,
forming
a
fundamental
basis
for
organic
and
biochemical
synthesis.
However,
their
limited
solubility,
inherent
chemical
stability,
low
reactivity
pose
substantial
challenges
to
converting
into
organophosphates
under
mild
conditions.
This
study
introduces
an
efficient
method
the
direct
conversion
of
P(V)-X
reagents,
[TBA][PO
2
X
]
(X
=
Cl,
F),
via
redox-neutral
halogenation
process.
utilizes
cyanuric
chloride
(or
fluoride)
reagent,
in
combination
with
1-formylpyrrolidine
tetrabutylammonium
(TBAC),
ambient
The
approach
enables
effective
various
P(V)
sources,
including
orthophosphates,
pyrophosphoric
acid,
Na
3
P
O
9
5
.
Furthermore,
we
demonstrate
synthetic
utility
P(V)-Cl
reagent
phosphorylation
diverse
-,
S
N
-
C-
nucleophiles.
Key
advantages
this
process
include
use
inexpensive
readily
available
chemicals,
avoidance
high-energy
redox
reactions,
generation
reactive
yet
stable
reagent.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 12, 2025
The
enzymatic
synthesis
of
heterocycles
is
an
emerging
biotechnology
for
the
sustainable
construction
societally
important
molecules.
Herein,
we
describe
enzyme-mediated
strategy
oxidative
dimerization
thioamides
enabled
by
halide
recycling
vanadium-dependent
haloperoxidase
enzymes.
This
approach
allows
intermolecular
biocatalytic
bond
formation
using
a
catalytic
quantity
salt
and
hydrogen
peroxide
as
terminal
oxidant.
established
method
applied
to
diverse
range
generate
corresponding
1,2,4-thiadiazoles
in
moderate
high
yields
with
excellent
chemoselectivity.
Mechanistic
experiments
suggest
that
reaction
proceeds
through
two
distinct
sulfur
halogenation
events
are
critical
heterocycle
formation.
Molecular
docking
provide
insight
into
reactivity
differences
between
biocatalysts
used
this
study.
Finally,
developed
preparative
scale
chemoenzymatic
anticancer
agent
penicilliumthiamine
B.
These
studies
demonstrate
promising
platform
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(6), P. 1367 - 1367
Published: March 18, 2025
It
was
shown
for
the
first
time
that
diaryl(hetaryl)ketones
are
capable
of
directly
phosphorylating
with
red
phosphorus
in
superbase
suspension
KOH/DMSO(H2O)
at
85
°C
1.5
h
to
afford
potassium
bis(diaryl(hetaryl)methyl)phosphates
were
earlier
inaccessible
a
yield
up
45%.
The
ESR
data
demonstrate
unlike
previously
published
phosphorylation
elemental
phosphorus,
this
new
reaction
proceeds
via
single
electron
transfer
from
polyphospide
anions
diaryl(hetaryl)ketones.
This
is
example
C-O-P
bond
generation
during
strongly
basic
media,
which
usually
provides
C-P
formation.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89(4), P. 2090 - 2103
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Triphenylphosphine
oxide
is
a
well-known
industrial
waste
byproduct,
and
thousands
of
tons
it
are
generated
every
year.
Due
to
its
chemical
stability
limited
applications,
settlement
this
issue
has
drawn
extensive
attention
from
chemists.
The
reduction
triphenylphosphine
heretofore
the
most
employed
solution,
well
reviewed.
In
view
our
recent
studies
on
selective
efficient
conversion
Ph