Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(1), P. 300 - 306
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
The
direct
construction
of
C–P
bonds
from
white
phosphorus
(P4)
and
nucleophilic
reagents
is
great
scientific
importance
application
value.
In
this
work,
density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
the
reaction
mechanism
P4
with
mono-lithium
reagent,
namely,
1,2,3,4-tetraethyl-1-lithiobuta-1,3-diene.
realized
through
sequential
attacks
C–Li
bond
toward
P–P
butadiene
skeleton.
calculation
results
were
confirmed
by
model
1,2,3,4-tetraethyl-1-lithiobuta-1,3-diene
providing
corresponding
phospholyl
lithium
selectively.
This
work
combining
computational
prediction
experimental
confirmation
opens
a
new
avenue
for
discovery
selective
between
phosphorus.
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.
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Comprehensive
Summary
The
demands
for
effective
assembly
of
structurally
complex
molecular
scaffolds
from
simple
starting
materials
are
continuously
growing
along
with
the
development
organic
chemistry.
We
have
developed
a
tandem
approach
that
assembles
β
‐chloroethylphosphane,
alkynyl
imines
(or
ketones),
and
nitrones
into
isoxazolidine
fused
phospholene
through
sequential
process
involving
phospha‐Michael
addition,
intramolecular
cyclization,
dearomatizing
[3+2]
cycloaddition
reactions.
isoxazolidine‐fused
has
three
heteroatoms,
including
junction
phosphorus
atom.
After
removing
coordinated
tungsten
group,
these
compounds
can
serve
as
potential
P‐stereogenic
ligands
may
biological
activities.
Contrary
to
pyrroles
furans,
aromatic
2‐phosphapyrroles
2‐phosphafurans
good
2π‐electron
candidates
in
dearomative
reactions
due
poor
overlap
2p‐3p
orbitals
C=P
moiety.
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.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(20)
Published: May 1, 2025
Abstract
A
copper‐catalyzed
oxidative
allylic
C─H
arylation
of
3,4‐diaryl‐3‐phospholene
1‐oxide
derivatives
with
triarylboroxines
is
presented.
Under
the
optimized
conditions,
reaction
displayed
a
broad
compatibility
for
both
phospholene
and
boroxine
substrates,
affording
2‐monoarylated
2,5‐diarylated
phosphole
compounds
in
high
overall
yield
(up
to
74%),
monoarylated
products
as
major
moderate
moderately
yields
58%).
The
scalability
method
was
demonstrated
by
performing
at
gram‐scale
level.
In
addition,
versatile
diversification
also
exemplified.
Consequently,
provides
new
route
diverse
synthesis
structurally
novel
potentially
useful
2,3,4‐triaryl‐substituted
and,
moreover,
enriches
methodology
functionalization.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
first
water
mediated
synthesis
of
dialkylphosphine
oxides
and
α-hydroxy
phosphine
from
P
4
without
a
chlorination
step
oxidation
process
is
presented.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 5, 2025
ConspectusMetallacycles,
derivatives
of
carbocyclic
compounds
wherein
a
metal
atom
replaces
at
least
one
carbon
center,
have
been
constant
powerhouse
in
organic
synthesis.
While
metallacycles
main-group,
transition,
and
actinide
metals
extensively
studied,
those
incorporating
rare-earth
(RE)
elements
(Sc,
Y,
lanthanides)
remained
elusive
primarily
due
to
synthetic
challenges.
Nevertheless,
the
electropositive
character
these
resulting
polarization
RE-C
bonds,
along
with
intrinsic
synergistic
effects
within
metallacycles,
endow
RE
unique
properties
rich,
yet
largely
untapped,
reaction
chemistry.
In
this
Account,
we
present
development
applications
five-membered
metallacycles.Over
past
decade,
successfully
synthesized
variety
all-carbon
using
two
key
strategies:
(i)
transmetalation,
which
has
employed
prepare
metallacyclopentadienes
spiro-metallacyclopentadienes,
which,
featuring
various
ligand
systems,
provide
distinct
coordination
environments
around
significantly
influencing
their
reactivity,
(ii)
transmetalation
reduction,
enabling
synthesis
spiro-metallacyclopentenes
2-butene
tetraanion
(BTA)-bridged
dinuclear
metallacyclopentenes.
The
reduction
process
proceeds
via
either
self-disproportionation
or
by
divalent
centers
alkali
metals.
These
represent
first
instances
such
RE-containing
metallacyclic
ring
structures.Our
investigations
into
uncovered
reactivities
new
modes.
high
reactivity
multiple
reactive
sites
enable
them
not
only
activate
small
molecules
efficiently
but
also
exhibit
activation
modes
for
some
molecules.
For
instance,
reactions
carbodiimides
showcase
diverse
insertion/rearrangement
chemistry,
influenced
factors
as
number
equivalents
carbodiimide
solvent
choice.
metallacyclopentadiene-mediated
[3
+
1]
fragmentation
white
phosphorus
demonstrates
an
mode
markedly
different
from
that
observed
main-group
transition
analogs.
Moreover,
discovery
cross-carbanion
coupling
RE-metal-mediated
ring-opening
metathesis
benzene
introduces
modes,
demonstrating
that,
rational
design,
can
similar
even
surpassing
further
led
chemistry.Additionally,
novel
uncovered,
stemming
geometric
electronic
structures.
Structural
analysis
theoretical
calculations
revealed
nonplanar
aromaticity
BTA-bridged
metallacyclopentenes,
extending
concept
chemistry
carbon-RE
metallacycles.
Furthermore,
benefiting
redox
capabilities
butadiene
dianion
BTA
ligands,
ligand-based
metallacyclopentenes
efficient
multielectron
transfer
processes,
highlighting
potential
chemistry.The
studies
encompassing
construction,
characterization,
properties,
applications,
greatly
enriched
field
f-block
We
hope
Account
will
inspire
exploration
organometallic
reagents
metallacycle-mediated
transformations,
fueling
continued
progress
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Aromatic
heteroarenes
are
essential
components
of
numerous
valuable
molecules.
Herein
we
present
a
simple
and
effective
route
to
access
aromatic
1H-1,2-azaphospholes
phosphinines.
This
method
utilizes
the
ring
tension
phosphiranes
convert
β-chloroethylphosphane
alkynyl
imines
into
these
compounds.
The
nucleophilic
addition
phosphiranide
complex
results
in
3,
which
transform
under
mild
conditions.
skeletal
editing
1,2-azaphospholes
phosphinine
derivatives
was
accomplished
through
cascade
process
involving
[4
+
2]
cycloaddition
elimination
nitrogen
moiety.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(43), P. 9316 - 9321
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
A
novel
and
efficient
method
for
the
direct
selective
alkylation
of
white
phosphorus
(P4)
with
alkyl
bromides
has
been
developed,
utilizing
4DPAIPN
as
photocatalyst
Hantzsch
ester
reductant.
This
facilitates
synthesis
structurally
diverse
dialkyl
phosphine
oxides
in
good
yields,
offering
a
streamlined
alternative
to
traditional
stepwise
approach
chlorinating
P4
Cl2
subsequently
displacing
chlorine
atom.
Noteworthy
features
this
reaction
include
excellent
product
selectivity,
remarkable
functional
group
tolerance,
broad
substrate
scope.
Additionally,
is
effective
trialkyl
oxides.