Reversible Activation and Transfer of White Phosphorus by Silyl‐Stannylene
Debotra Sarkar, Catherine Weetman, Dominik Munz, Shigeyoshi Inoue
Abstract
Abstract Use of a silyl supported stannylene ( Mes TerSn(Si t Bu 3 ) [ Mes Ter=2,6‐(2,4,6‐Me 3 C 6 H 2 ) 2 C 6 H 3 ] enables activation of white phosphorus under mild conditions, which is reversible under UV light. The reaction of a silylene chloride with the activated P 4 complex results in facile P‐atom transfer. The computational analysis rationalizes the electronic features and high reactivity of the heteroleptic silyl‐substituted stannylene in contrast to the previously reported bis(aryl)stannylene.
Topics & Concepts
SilylationSilyleneWhite PhosphorusReactivity (psychology)ChemistryArylMedicinal chemistryChloridePhotochemistryPhosphorusCatalysisSiliconOrganic chemistryMedicineAlkylAlternative medicinePathologySynthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compoundsOrganoboron and organosilicon chemistryOrganophosphorus compounds synthesis