Abstract
We report a diaryldiselenide catalyst for cross-dehydrogenative nucleophilic functionalization of hydrophosphoryl compounds. The proposed organocatalytic cycle closely resembles the mechanism of the Atherton–Todd reaction, with the catalyst serving as a recyclable analogue of the halogenating agent employed in the named reaction. Phosphorus and selenium NMR studies reveal the existence of a P–Se bond intermediate, and structural analyses indicate a stereospecific reaction.
Funding Information
  • National Science Foundation (CHE-1807670)

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