Hydrophosphorylation of electron-deficient alkenes and alkynes mediated by convergent paired electrolysis

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Jul 21;58(59):8238-8241. doi: 10.1039/d2cc02745c.

Abstract

A straightforward and practical strategy for hydrophosphorylation of electron-deficient alkenes and alkynes to access γ-ketophosphine oxides, enabled by a convergent paired electrolysis (CPE) in the absence of a metal, base, and redox reagent, has been described. Mechanistic studies have revealed that the diarylphosphane oxides play the dual role of a phosphorus radical precursor and hydrogen donor in this transformation.

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes*
  • Alkynes*
  • Electrolysis
  • Electrons
  • Oxides

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Alkynes
  • Oxides