The bismuth phosphanides Bi(PR 2 ) 3 : sources of phosphanyl radicals, P-inversion, and reversible olefin insertion

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sascha Reith, Kai Oberdorf, Sebstián Martínez, Jann B. Landgraf, Alena Ahrens, Felix Jakobi, Xiulan Xie, Crispin Lichtenberg
DOI: 10.1039/d5sc07240a
Cited by: 2
References: 76

Abstract

] (R, R' = alkyl). The ability of these compounds to release phosphanyl radicals under mild conditions is demonstrated, revealing an unprecedented radical pathway for the inversion of phosphorus atoms, enabling ethylene activation, and facilitating reversible olefin insertion into Bi-P bonds.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis Radical Photochemical Reactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
10
Pages
5183–5191
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN