FcCH2P(CH2OH)2: a new, reactive yet air-stable ferrocene-derived phosphine [Fc =(η-C5H5)FeC5H4]
Abstract
Reaction of FcCH2NMe3+I– with an excess of P(CH2OH)3 gives the air stable ferrocenylphosphine FcCH2P(CH2OH)2, characterised by an X-ray structure determination; reactivity towards reagents such as MeI, acrylonitrile and amines allows the synthesis of a range of new ferrocene-phosphine derivatives.