Synthesis of Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Functionalized Arylphosphines from Chlorophosphines and Organozinc Reagents

A stepwise procedure allowing the formation of symmetrical arylphosphines is described. It relies on the use of preformed functionalized aromatic organozinc reagents to perform arylations of chlorophosphines. Some preliminary results concerning the synthesis of unsymmetrical diarylphenylphosphines through sequential coupling of organozinc species with dichlorophenylphosphine are also reported.