This book aims to address the design and synthesis of a comprehensive
compilation of P(III) ligands for homogeneous catalysis. It not only
focuses on the well-known traditional ligands that have been explored
by catalysis researchers, but also includes promising ligand types
that have traditionally been ignored mainly because of their
challenging synthesis.
Topics covered include ligand effects in homogeneous catalysis and
rational catalyst design, P-stereogenic ligands, calixarenes,
supramolecular approaches, solid phase synthesis, biological
approaches, and solubility and separation.
Ligand families covered in this book include phosphine, diphosphine,
phosphite, diphosphite, phosphoramidite, phosphonite, phosphinite,
phosphole, phosphinine, phosphinidenene, phosphaalkenes,
phosphaalkynes, P-chiral ligands, and cage ligands.
Each ligand class is accompanied by detailed and reliable synthetic
procedures. Often the rate limiting step in the application of ligands
in catalysis is the synthesis of the ligands themselves, which can
often be very challenging and time consuming. This book will provide
helpful advice as to the accessibility of ligands as well as their
synthesis, thereby allowing researchers to make a more informed choice.
Phosphorus(III) Ligands in Homogeneous Catalysis: Design and
Synthesis is an essential overview of this important class of
catalysts for academic and industrial researchers working in catalyst
development, organometallic and synthetic chemistry.
