Reversible Activation and Transfer of White Phosphorus by Silyl-Stannylene.

ABSTRACT: Use of a silyl supported stannylene (^Mes TerSn(Si^t Bu₃ ) [^Mes Ter=2,6-(2,4,6-Me₃ C₆ H₂ )₂ C₆ H₃ ] enables activation of white phosphorus under mild conditions, which is reversible under UV light. The reaction of a silylene chloride with the activated P₄ complex results in facile P-atom transfer. The computational analysis rationalizes the electronic features and high reactivity of the heteroleptic silyl-substituted stannylene in contrast to the previously reported bis(aryl)stannylene.

SUBMITTER: Sarkar D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7898380 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature