Mild Synthesis of Organophosphorus Compounds: Reaction of Phosphorus-Containing Carbenoids with Organoboranes

Abstract

Organoboranes react with phosphorus-containing carbenoids to produce a variety of functionalized organophosphorus compounds under mild conditions. In some cases, selective migration of one group attached to boron can be observed. Phosphonite-borane complexes are introduced as novel synthons for the synthesis of phosphinic esters.