Issue 12, 2005

Coordination chemistry and functionalization of white phosphorus via transition metal complexes

Abstract

The chemistry of phosphorus is nowadays rivalling that of carbon in terms of complexity and diversity. This tutorial review highlights the state-of-the-art in the field of metal-mediated activation and functionalization of white phosphorus. Particular attention is given to an illustration of the coordination abilities of the intact molecule as well as the disaggregating and reaggregating metal-mediated processes resulting in different polyphosphorus ligands from P1 to P12. The metal-promoted P–C and P–H bond forming processes are also reviewed showing that an ecoefficient catalytic protocol for transforming P4 into high value organophosphorus compounds is a concrete possibility for chemical companies.

This tutorial review deals with the activation and functionalization of white phosphorus in the coordination sphere of transition metal complexes. Particular attention is given to the coordination abilities of the intact molecule as well as to the disaggregating and reaggregating metal-mediated processes yielding various polyphosphorus ligands from P1 to P12. The metal-promoted processes for P–C and P–H bond formation are also reviewed showing that an ecoefficient catalytic protocol for transforming P4 into high value organophosphorus compounds offers good opportunities for chemical companies.

Graphical abstract: Coordination chemistry and functionalization of white phosphorus via transition metal complexes

Article information

Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
22 Aug 2005
First published
13 Oct 2005

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2005,34, 1038-1047

Coordination chemistry and functionalization of white phosphorus via transition metal complexes

M. Peruzzini, L. Gonsalvi and A. Romerosa, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2005, 34, 1038 DOI: 10.1039/B510917E

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