Abstract
1,2-Addition of transient W(CO)5-complexed phosphinidenes exo to hexamethyl Dewar benzene affords the novel 3-phosphatricyclo[3.2.0.0 2,4]hept-6-ene complexes. The fused tricyclic phosphiranes are obtained as both the Z and the thermally less stable E isomers, the 31PNMR chemical shifts of which differ by about 60 ppm. A computational investigation shows that the phosphorus pyramidalization and the presence of the γ double bond are responsible for this effect. The semiquantitative results contribute to a more systematic understanding of the structural influences on 31P chemical shieldings. The congested double bond of the Z isomer can be epoxidized with m-chloroperbenzoic acid (MCPBA) to afford a fused tetracyclic P,O bis-adduct.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1499-1507 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Chemistry - A European Journal |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Feb 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Density functional calculations
- Fused-ring systems
- NMR spectroscopy
- Phosphorus heterocycles
- Ring strain
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry