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Advances in Phosphasilene Chemistry.

Vitaly Nesterov1, Nora C Breit2, Shigeyoshi Inoue1

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Institute of Silicon Chemistry and Catalysis Research Center Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstr. 4, 85748, Garching, Germany.

Chemistry (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|April 6, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Phosphasilenes, heavier imine analogues with reactive silicon-phosphorus double bonds, are explored for novel materials. This review covers their structures, synthesis, and properties, highlighting recent advancements in low-coordinate silicon chemistry.

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Area of Science:

  • * Inorganic Chemistry
  • * Organosilicon Chemistry
  • * Materials Science

Background:

  • * Heavier alkene analogues exhibit unique electronic properties and reactivity.
  • * Phosphasilenes are heavier imine analogues featuring reactive silicon-phosphorus (Si=P) double bonds.
  • * Advances in stable low-coordinate silicon chemistry underpin progress in phosphasilene research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To comprehensively review available data on phosphasilenes.
  • * To highlight recent achievements in the synthesis and characterization of these compounds.
  • * To discuss the electronic and chemical properties of phosphasilenes.

Main Methods:

  • * Literature review of existing studies on phosphasilenes.
  • * Analysis of structural, synthetic, and property data.
Keywords:
N-heterocyclic carbenesdouble bondsphosphasilenesphosphasilenylidenesphosphasilynesphosphorussilicon

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  • * Emphasis on recent developments and breakthroughs.

    • Main Results:

    • * Phosphasilenes possess unique electronic structures due to the Si=P double bond.
    • * Various synthetic strategies have been developed for accessing phosphasilenes.
    • * The reactivity of phosphasilenes is linked to their low-coordinate silicon centers.

    Conclusions:

    • * Phosphasilenes are promising building blocks for novel compounds and materials.
    • * Continued research in low-coordinate silicon chemistry is crucial for advancing phosphasilene applications.
    • * Understanding the fundamental properties of phosphasilenes will drive future innovations.