Rhodium-catalysed direct hydroarylation of alkenes and alkynes with phosphines through phosphorous-assisted C−H activation

Abstract

Dialkyl biaryl phosphines find wide application in catalysis as ligands. Here, the authors report a rhodium-catalysed hydroarylation of alkenes and alkynes with tertiary phosphines through P(III)-chelation assisted C-H activation affording a library of functionalized phosphines which hold potential in catalytic applications.