G. Eric Oosterom, Richard J. van Haaren, Joost N. H. Reek, Paul C. J. Kamer and Piet W. N. M. van Leeuwen
The synthesis of a series of diphosphine ligands having phosphorus donor atoms in the core of a carbosilane dendrimer and their use in palladium catalysed allylic alkylation is described.