Unexpected formation of a novel macrocyclic tetraphosphine: (RSSR)-1,9-dibenzyl-3,7,11,15-tetramesityl-1,9-diaza-3,7,11,15-tetraphosphacyclohexadecane

Dalton Trans. 2004 Feb 7:(3):357-8. doi: 10.1039/b313487c. Epub 2004 Jan 6.

Abstract

The title compound was synthesised in moderate yield via stereoselective self-assembly of two bisphosphine, four formaldehyde and two primary amine molecules.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Macrocyclic Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Phosphines / chemical synthesis*

Substances

  • (RSSR)-1,9-dibenzyl-3,7,11,15-tetramesityl-1,9-diaza-3,7,11,15-tetraphosphacyclohexadecane
  • Macrocyclic Compounds
  • Phosphines