The reaction of CpPd(η (3) -C3H5) with the new diphosphinoborane ligand derivative (o-PCy2-C6H4)2BPh (Cy) DPB (Ph) affords the T-shape complex ( (Cy) DPB (Ph) )Pd(0) 9, which was characterized by X-ray analysis.
Keywords: ambiphilic ligand; coordination chemistry; diphosphinoborane; organometallics; palladium.