Direct phosphorylation of benzylic C–H bonds under transition metal-free conditions forming sp3C–P bonds†
Qiang Li,Chang-Qiu Zhao,Tieqiao Chen
RSC Advances Pub Date : 06/24/2022 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/D2RA02812C
Abstract

Direct phosphorylation of benzylic C–H bonds was achieved in a biphasic system under transition metal-free conditions. A selective radical/radical sp3C–H/P(O)–H cross coupling was proposed, and various substituted toluenes were applicable. The transformation provided a promising method for constructing sp3C–P bonds.

Graphical abstract: Direct phosphorylation of benzylic C–H bonds under transition metal-free conditions forming sp3C–P bonds