Phenolic 3° Phosphine Oxides as a Class of Metal-Free Catalysts for the Activation of C–O Bonds in Aliphatic Alcohols: Direct Synthesis of Catalyst Candidates, and Kinetic Studies

It was recently reported that a (2-hydroxybenzyl)phosphine oxide (2-HOBPO) can serve as a phosphorus-centered catalyst for the stereo-invertive coupling of aliphatic alcohols and acidic pronucleophiles (akin to a Mitsunobu reaction, but without additional reagents). Herein, we report an improved syn...

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Main Authors: Matthew A. Martin, Sadie L. Brown, Danielle R. Beres, Wrebekah M. Frederic, Ashley M. Banks, Aaron J. Bloomfield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Inorganics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6740/10/3/35