The tert-butylaminomethyl(mesityl)phosphinic acid ester and formation of its zinc dichloride complex: syntheses and characterization

Abstract

The syntheses and structures of tert-butylaminomethyl(mesityl)phosphinic acid ethyl ester 2 and its zinc dichloride complex 3 are reported. In the solid state, both compounds are dimeric via hydrogen bridges. In the complex 3, the phosphinic acid ester 2 coordinates the zinc dichloride diastereoselectively.

Keywords

• chelate ligand
• diastereoselectivity
• phosphinic acid ester
• phosphorus
• zinc