ABSTRACT
The synthesis and some key reactions of the cyclotetraphosphane [ClP(μ-PMes*)]2 (2, Mes* = 2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenyl) with Lewis acids and reducing agents are discussed. All products were fully characterized, including single crystal X-ray diffraction, spectroscopic methods as well as computational studies.
Funding
The authors wish to thank the Fonds der Chemischen Industrie (scholarship for JB) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (SCHU 1170/11-1) for financial support.