Palladium-catalyzed hydrophosphorylation of allenes leading to regio- and stereoselective formation of allylphosphonates

Palladium 1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene complex catalysts promote the addition of HP(O)(OCMe2CMe2O), to terminal allenes to afford the corresponding 1,2-adducts regio- and stereoselectively in high yields.