Synthesis of phosphiranes <i>via</i> organoiron-catalyzed phosphinidene transfer to electron-deficient olefins
Tiansi Xin, Michael B. Geeson, Hui Zhu, Zheng‐Wang Qu, Stefan Grimme, Christopher C. Cummins
Abstract
The iconic cyclopentadienyliron dicarbonyl dimer ([CpFe(CO) 2 ] 2 or Fp 2 ) catalyzes phosphinidene group transfer from anthracene to activated alkenes, forming new phosphiranes diastereoselectively and with good isolated yields.
Topics & Concepts
PhosphinideneAnthraceneChemistryCatalysisElectron transferDimerGroup (periodic table)PhotochemistryMedicinal chemistryStereochemistryOrganic chemistryAsymmetric Synthesis and CatalysisAsymmetric Hydrogenation and CatalysisOrganophosphorus compounds synthesis