Synthesis and Reactivity of a Strongly Pyramidalized P(III)-Compound Embedded into a Pyrrolide (ONO)3– Pincer Ligand

Key Points

• The research aims to synthesize a P(III) complex with a specific pincer ligand and investigate its chemical reactivity.
• Synthesis of a Cs-symmetric P(III) complex
• Characterization of the trianionic pincer ligand
• Assessment of reactivity with alcohols and amines via oxidative addition
• The P(III) complex demonstrates significant reactivity with alcohols
• Oxidative addition occurs effectively with amine substrates
• The unique structure of the trianionic ligand influences the reactivity of the compound