Non-Equilibrium Preparation of ( E )-Phosphinimine (HPNH, X ¹ A ′ ) - A Precursor to Prebiotic Phosphorylating Agents

Jia Wang; Bing‐Jian Sun; Alexandre Bergantini; Zesen Wang; Mason McAnally; Joshua H. Marks; Agnes H. H. Chang; André K. Eckhardt; Ralf I. Kaiser

doi:10.1039/d6sc01818a

January 1, 2026Chemical ScienceOpen Access

Non-Equilibrium Preparation of ( E )-Phosphinimine (HPNH, X ¹ A ′ ) - A Precursor to Prebiotic Phosphorylating Agents

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The aim is to explore the preparation of phosphinimine as an important precursor to prebiotic phosphorylating agents.
Investigated the synthesis of (E)-phosphinimine (HPNH) from phosphorus-nitrogen compounds.
Analyzed the intermediates involved in aza-Wittig reactions and their implications for prebiotic chemistry.
Successful preparation of (E)-phosphinimine was achieved, indicating its feasibility as a precursor.
The study highlights the role of phosphorus-nitrogen compounds in prebiotic chemical pathways.

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Investigates the preparation of phosphinimine for prebiotic phosphorylating agents, indicating its potential role in life's origins.

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Phosphorus-nitrogen compounds play crucial roles as intermediates in aza-Wittig reactions and serve as key precursors to prebiotic phosphorylating agents such as amidophosphonates linked to the Origins of Life. However, their...

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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