Synthesis of alkyl- and aryldiphenylphosphines via electrogenerated magnesium chloride diphenylphosphanide

A two-steps procedure allowing the formation of alkyldiphenylphosphines and aryldiphenylphosphines in good yield is described. It relies on the electrochemical preparation of magnesium chloride diphenylphosphanide and its subsequent coupling with either alkyl halides or aryl fluorides.

A two-steps procedure allowing the formation of alkyldiphenylphosphines and aryldiphenylphosphines in good yield is described. It relies on the electrochemical preparation of magnesium chloride diphenylphosphanide and its subsequent coupling with either alkyl halides or aryl fluorides.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide