Chemistry of sterically demanding dppf-analogs

Recent advances in the chemistry of bulky bisphosphane ligands related to the dppf motif are summarized in this review covering the literature from 1981 to 2020 related to over 220 original references. Besides synthetic aspects outlining the synthesis of such compounds, structural features are discussed along with their implications for the electronic situation and donor properties. Together with the steric situation the latter are combined to elucidate trends in the catalytic performance of such compounds either acting as ligands or on their own merits. (C) 2021 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.

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This review summarizes recent advances in the chemistry of bulky bisphosphane ligands related to the dppf motif, covering literature from 1981 to 2020 with over 220 original references. It discusses synthetic aspects, structural features, and implications for electronic situation and donor properties, as well as trends in the catalytic performance of such compounds.