Abstract
Trapped! Transient electrophilic phosphinidenes [R-P=W(CO)5] have emerged as versatile intermediates that are highly valuable in the synthesis of a plethora of organophosphorus compounds, nevertheless their existence has never been unequivocally established. By employing electrospray ionisation tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS), this low-valent species has now been detected and its gasphase reactivity perfectly matches the well-established solution-phase data. Figure Equotion
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1454-1458 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Chemistry - A European Journal |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Carbenes
- Cycloaddition
- Phosphorus
- Tungsten
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Organic Chemistry
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics of 'Reactive intermediates: A transient electrophilic phosphinidene caught in the act'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Cite this
- APA
- Author
- BIBTEX
- Harvard
- Standard
- RIS
- Vancouver