Catalyst-free photooxidation of triarylphosphines under aerobic conditions

Aishun Ding, Yu Wang, Ramon Rios, Jing Sun, Han Li, Hao Guo

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Abstract

A new method for the photooxidation of triarylphosphines into the corresponding oxides is developed. In this new protocol, neither a catalyst nor an additive is required. The greenest oxidant, oxygen in air atmosphere, is used. After a short period of photo irradiation at rt, stoichiometric amounts of the oxides can be easily afforded by simply recycling the solvent under vacuum. No waste is formed in the whole process of this reaction. The substrate scope of this reaction is broad, showing very good application prospects in both organic chemistry and industrial processes.

Original languageBritish English
Pages (from-to)706-709
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Saudi Chemical Society
Volume19
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2015

Keywords

  • Green chemistry
  • Oxidation
  • Phosphine
  • Phosphine oxide
  • Photochemistry

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