01.11.2026 New Publication: Reactivity of Bismuth Phosphanides

Bismuth phosphanides Bi(PR₂)₃ represent a young class of compounds that is little investigated. The first studies of their reactivity towards chalcogens and white phosphorus reveal two distinct reactivity patterns: while sulfur and selenium oxidize the P atoms in the coordination sphere of bismuth, selenium and white phosphorus trigger selective phosphanyl transfer. Especially for the latter reaction, the degree of molecular complexity is significantly increased in a single reaction step with high selectivity. These insights qualify as a starting point for the development of selective phosphanyl transfer reagents. Our studies have just been accepted for publication in Dalton Trans. - congratulations to the team!