Coordination chemistry of 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane (PTA) and derivatives. Part II. The quest for tailored ligands, complexes and related applications

This review paper covers the recent developments (2004-2009) on the tailored synthetic modifications and related coordination chemistry of the water-soluble cage-like aminophosphine ligand 1.3,5-triaza-7-phosphatricyclo-[3.3.1.1]decane (PTA), together with the new applications in the fields of catalysis, material science and medicinal chemistry. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.