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Preparation and Reactivity of a Triphosphenium Bromide Salt: A Convenient and Stable Source of Phosphorus(I)
Published on: November 22, 2016
Diphenyl (benzyl-amido)phosphate
Summary
A novel organophosphorus compound was synthesized using diphenyl phosphoro chloridate and benzylamine. Its crystal structure reveals molecules linked by hydrogen bonds, forming chains along the c axis.
Area of Science:
- Organophosphorus Chemistry
- Crystallography
- Supramolecular Chemistry
Background:
- Organophosphorus compounds exhibit diverse chemical properties and applications.
- Understanding molecular interactions is crucial for materials science.
- Hydrogen bonding plays a key role in crystal engineering.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize a new organophosphorus compound.
- To investigate the crystal structure and intermolecular interactions of the title compound.
Main Methods:
- Chemical synthesis involving diphenyl phosphoro chloridate and benzylamine.
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis to determine the crystal structure.
Main Results:
- Successful synthesis of the target compound with chemical formula C(19)H(18)NO(3)P.
- Crystal structure analysis revealed the formation of extended chains through N-H⋯O=P hydrogen bonds parallel to the c axis.
Conclusions:
- The study reports a new organophosphorus compound with a defined crystal structure.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonding dictates the supramolecular architecture in the solid state.
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