Norbornadiene-quadricyclane valence isomerism for a tetraphosphorus derivative

Mark J.M. Vlaar, Andreas W. Ehlers, Marius Schakel, Scott B. Clendenning, John F. Nixon, Martin Lutz, Anthony L. Spek, Koop Lammertsma

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Abstract

Phosphorus changes stability: Investigation of the phosphorus polycycles 1 and 2, prepared according to Equation (1), show that the relative stability of the norbornadiene and quadricyclane frameworks is inverted when four of the framework carbon atoms are replaced by phosphorus atoms. These organophosphorus compounds can be isolated at room temperature but are in equilibrium at elevated temperatures. The experimental findings are in agreement with the results of ab initio MO theory calculations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4412-4415
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume40
Issue number23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Dec 2001
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Phosphinidene complexes
  • Phosphorus heterocycles
  • Polycycles
  • Valence isomerism

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry

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