Phosphinoisocyanide/Alkyne Cycloaddition: Generation of Azaphospholylidene (NPHC) Ligands

R Ryan M. Kirk (Research School of Chemistry Australian National University Canberra ACT 2601 Australia) A Anthony F. Hill (Research School of Chemistry Australian National University Canberra ACT 2601 Australia)

Abstract

Abstract Phosphinoisocyanide complexes undergo facile [3 + 2] cycloaddition reactions with activated alkynes to afford the first azaphospholylidene complexes which are rare examples of N,P ‐heterocyclic carbenes (NPHC). In addition to quantifying the donor/acceptor properties of this new class of carbene, their transmetalation reactions are also described.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 64, Issue 28
Published July 07, 2025
ISSN 1433-7851
Publisher Wiley

Journal Info

Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Wiley

ISSN: 1433-7851 Physical Sciences

Authors (2)

R

Ryan M. Kirk

Research School of Chemistry Australian National University Canberra ACT 2601 Australia

A

Anthony F. Hill

Research School of Chemistry Australian National University Canberra ACT 2601 Australia