Phosphaalkene, phospholyl and phosphinine ligands: New tools in coordination chemistry and catalysis

This review covers recent achievements in the area of low coordinate phosphorus ligands featuring P=C double bonds such as phosphaalkenes, phospholide-based complexes and phosphinines. The most significant developments are presented and discussed for each class of ligands. Particular attention has been paid to the use of these new systems as ligands in homogeneous catalysis. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.