Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 134. Über die Triphosphane H(t-BuP)3H,Li(t-BuP)3Li und Me3Si(t-BuP)3SiMe3

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 134. On the Triphosphanes H(t-BuP)₃H' Li(t-BuP)₃Li, and Me₃Si(t-BuP)₃SiMe₃ The reaction of 1,3-diiodo-1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphane, I(t-BuP)₃I, with lithium aluminium hydride leads to 1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphane, H(t-BuP)₃H ( 1 ). 1 reacts with n-butyllithium to 1,3-dilithium-1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphide, Li(t-BuP)₃Li ( 2 ), which reacts further with trimethylchlorosilane yielding 1,3-bis(trimethylsilyl)-1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphane, Me₃Si(t-BuP)₃SiMe₃ ( 3 ). The triphosphanes 1, 2 and 3 could be isolated in a pure state. In solution 1 forms the threo, threo and the threo,erythro configurated diastereomers 1a and 1b in a ratio of about 2:1. 3 predominantly exists in form of the threo,erythro configurated diastereomer 3b by steric reasons.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 104. Synthese und Eigenschaften von 1,3-Dihalogen-1,2,3-tritert-butyltriphosphanen (t-BuP)3X2, X = Cl,Br, I

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 104. Synthesis and Properties of 1,3-Dihalogen-1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphanes (t-BuP)₃X₂, X = Cl, Br, I The halogenating ring-cleavage of tri-tert-butyl-cyclotriphosphane, (t-BuP)₃, by iodine, bromine or phosphorus(V)bromide as well as phosphorus(V)chloride leads to the first 1,3-dihalogen-1,2,3-triorganyltriphosphanes (t-BuP)₃I₂ ( 1 ), (t-BuP)₃Br₂ ( 2 ), and (t-BuP)₃Cl₂ ( 3 ). The 1,2-dihalogen-1,2-di-tert-butyldiphosphanes (t-BuP)₂I₂ ( 4 ), (t-BuP)₂Br₂ ( 6 ), and (t-BuP)₂Cl₂ ( 9 ) as well as the dihalogen-tert-butylphosphanes t-BuPI₂ ( 5 ), t-BuPBr₂ ( 7 ), and t-BuPCl₂ ( 10 ) are formed as by-products. Moreover, the reaction of (t-BuP)₃ with PBr₅ leads to 1-bromo-2,3,4-tri-tert-butyl-cyclo-tetraphosphane, (t-BuP)₃(PBr) ( 8 ). The compounds 1 and 3 could be isolated in a pure state and were characterized in all details. 3 is a reMarkably stable open-chain triphosphane.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 129. Synthese und Eigenschaften der Phospha-germa-cyclobutane (t-BuP)2(GePh2)2 und (t-BuP)3GePh2

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 129. Synthesis and Properties of the Phospha-germa-cyclobutanes (t-BuP)₂(GePh₂)₂ and (t-BuP)₃GePh₂ The phospha-germa-cyclobutanes 1,2-di-tert-butyl-3,3,4,4-tetraphenyl-1,2-diphospha-3,4-digerma-cyclob utane, (t-BuP)₂(GePh₂)₂ ( 1 ), and 1,2,3-tri-tert-butyl-4,4-diphenyl-1,2,3-tri-phospha-4-germa-cyclobutan e, (t-BuP)₃GePh₂ ( 2 ), are obtained as main-products of the cyclocondensation of K(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)K with Ph₂GeCl₂ under certain reaction conditions. 1 and 2 could be isolated in the pure state and were clearly characterized as the first four-membered P₂Ge₂ and P₃Ge heterocycles, respectively.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 142. P6(t-Bu)5H – das erste Cyclotetraphosphan mit P2-Seitenkette

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 142. P₆(t-Bu)₅H – the First Cyclotetraphosphane with a P₂ Side Chain The thermolysis of 1, 2-di-tert-butyldiphosphane, H(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)H, leads to formation of the hitherto unknown hexaphosphane P₆(t-Bu)₅H ( 1 ). In the first instance the iso-P₅H₅ derivative P₅(t-Bu)₄H [3] is formed, which reacts further with H₂(t-BuP)₂ or H₂(t-BuP)₃ yielding 1 . Compound 1 has been isolated in the pure state and structurally characterized as 1-(1,2-di-tert-butyldiphosphino)-2, 3, 4-tri-tert-butyl-cyclotetraphosphane, i. e. as a four-membered ring compound with a P₂ side chain. Due to the chirality of the P atoms in the side chain, 1 exists as a mixture of two configurational isomers, the threo-and the erythro-form.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 224. Zur Thermolyse von 1,2-Di-tert-butyldiphosphan, 1,2,3-Tri-tert-butyltriphosphan und Tetra-tert-butylcyclotetraphosphan

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 224. On the Thermolysis of 1,2-Di-tert-butyldiphosphane, 1,2,3-Tri-tert-butyltriphosphane, and Tetra-tert-butylcyclotetraphosphane On disproportionation of 1,2-di-tert-butyldiphosphane, H(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)H (1) , 1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphane, H₂(t-BuP)₃ (2) , is formed which reacts further at temperatures above 100°C to give 1-(tert-butylphosphino)-2,3,4-tri-tert-butylcyclotetraphosphan, P₅(t-Bu)₄H (4) . Compound 4 reacts with 1 or 2 with lengthening of the P-sidechain to furnish the corresponding 1-(1,2-di-tert-butyldiphosphino)-2,3,4-tri-tert-butylcyclotetraphosphane, P₆(t-Bu)₅H (5) . At temperatures above 170°C, 5 disproportionates into the tetra-tert-butylcyclotetraphosphane, (t-BuP)₄ (3) which is stable up to about 200°C, and the bicyclo[3.1.0]hexaphosphane P₆(t-Bu)₄ from which the polycyclophosphanes P₉(t-Bu)₃ and P₈(t-Bu)₆ arise during the further course of the thermolysis. These products are finally converted through even more phosphorus-rich and more highly condensed t-butylcyclophosphanes into elemental phosphorus. In each reaction step, varying amounts of the monophosphane derivatives t-BuPH₂, (t-Bu)₂PH, and (t-Bu)₃P are formed. The proposed course of the reaction is further substantiated by the pyrolysis products of pure 2 and 3 .     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 105. 1,2,3,4-Tetraphenyl-1,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)-tetraphosphan und 1,2,3,4-Tetraphenyltetraphosphan

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 105. 1,2,34-Tetraphenyl-1,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)-tetraphosphane and 1,2,3,4-Tetraphenyltetraphosphane 1,2,3,4-Tetraphenyl-1,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)-tetraphosphane, Me₃Si? (PPh)₄? SiMe₃ ( 1 ), is obtained by reacting K₂(PPh)₄ with trimethylchlorosilane under suitable conditions. Compound 1 disproportionates almost easier than the corresponding triphosphane (Me₃Si)₂(PPH)₃. Of the six possible diastereomers only 1a (erythro, meso, erythro), 1b (erythro, d,l, erythro), 1 d (threo, d,l, threo), and 1 f (erythro, threo, threo) can be detected in solution by ³¹P-NMR spectroscopy. In consequence of rapid inversion at the P atoms a dynamic equilibrium exists between the different isomers. The assignment of the ³¹P-NMR-spectroscopically observed spin systems to the corresponding diastereomers results from the dependence of the ¹J_PP-coupling constants on the dihedral angle between vicinal free electron pairs as well as on the observed frequency distribution. In the alcoholysis of 1 the corresponding hydride H? (PPh)₄? H ( 2 ) is formed as the main product. It could be isolated in spite of its instability. At room temperature 2 disproportionates rapidly forming mainly (PPh)₄ and H₂(PPh)₂ (ratio 1:2) at first; later on also H₂(PPh)₃, H₂PPh, and (PPh)₅ are found. The corresponding rearrangements follow a four-center mechanism involving predominantly P? P bonds.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 122. 1,2,3,4-Tetra-tert-butyl-tetraphosphan,H(PBut)–(PBut)2–(PBut)H – ein stabiles kettenförmiges Tetraphosphan

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 122. 1,2,3,4-Tetra-tert-butyltetraphosphane, H(PBu^t)—(PBu^t)₂—(PBu^t)H — a Stable Chain-type Tetraphosphane The alcoholysis of 1,2,3,4-tetra-tert-butyl-1,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)-tetraphosphane, (Me₃Si)₂(PBu^t)₄, yields the hitherto unknown title compound 1 , which is the first stable partially substituted derivative of n-tetraphosphane(6), n-P₄H₆. 1 can also be obtained in the reaction of 1,4-dipotassium-1,2,3,4-tetra-tert-butyl-tetraphosphide, K₂(PBu^t)₄, with tert-butylchloride. In solution 1 forms the three diastereomers 1d (threo/d,l/threo), 1f (erythro/threo/threo), and 1b (erythro/d,l/erythro) in a ratio of about 10:5:1. Their correlation to the ³¹P-NMR spectroscopically observed spin systems results from the preferred trans arrangement of neighbouring tert-butyl groups as well as from the dependence of the ¹J(PP) coupling constant on dihedral angles and from the ³J(PP) long range coupling constant. The configuration and conformation of the existent isomers is determined by the all-trans arrangement of the tert-butyl groups and by the tendency of vicinal free electron pairs to assume a gauche conformation.     

Convenient Entry to α‐Amino‐β‐hydroxy‐γ‐methyl Carboxylic Acids. Diastereoselective Formation and Directed Homogeneous Hydrogenation of 3‐(3‐Aryl‐1‐hydroxy‐2‐methylprop‐2‐enyl)‐1,4‐benzodiazepin‐2‐ones

Aldol reaction of 7‐chloro‐1,3‐dihydro‐1‐methyl‐5‐phenyl‐2H‐1,4‐benzodiazepin‐2‐one ( 1 ) with 4‐substituted α‐methylcinnamaldehydes 2 – 5 afforded a mixture of threo‐ and erythro‐3‐(3‐aryl‐1‐hydroxy‐2‐methylprop‐2‐enyl)‐7‐chloro‐1,3‐dihydro‐1‐methyl‐5‐phenyl‐2H‐1,4‐benzodiazepin‐2‐ones 6 – 13 . The chromatographically separated threo diastereoisomers 6, 8, 10 , and 12 and erythro diastereoisomers 7, 9, 11 , and 13 were submitted to ‘directed' homogeneous hydrogenation catalyzed by [Rh^I(cod)(diphos‐4)]ClO₄ (cod=cycloocta‐1,5‐diene, diphos‐4=butane‐1,4‐diylbis[diphenylphosphine]. From the erythro‐racemates 9, 11 , and 13 , the erythro,erythro/erythro,threo‐diastereoisomer mixtures 16 / 17, 20 / 21 , and 24 / 25 were obtained in ratios of 20 : 80 to 28 : 72 (HPLC), which were separated by chromatography. From the threo racemates 8, 10 , and 12 , the threo,threo/threo,erythro‐diastereoisomer mixtures were obtained in a ratio of ca. 25 : 75 (¹H‐NMR). The relative configurations were assigned by means of ¹H‐NMR data and X‐ray crystal‐structure determination of 21 . Hydrolysis of 21 afforded the diastereoisomerically pure N‐(benzyloxy)carbonyl derivative 27 of α‐amino‐β‐hydroxy‐γ‐methylpentanoic acid 26 , representative of the novel group of polysubstituted α‐amino‐β‐hydroxycarboxylic acids.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 152. Funktionalisierte Cyclotriphosphane des Typs (t-BuP)2PX (X = K,SiMe3, SnMe3, Cl,Br, PCl2, P(t-Bu)Cl,P(t-Bu)I)

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 152. Functionalized Cyclotriphosphanes of the Type (t-BuP)₂PX (X = K, SiMe₃, SnMe₃, Cl, Br, PCl₂, P(t-Bu)Cl, P(t-Bu)I) Functionalized cyclotriphosphanes of the type (t-BuP)₂PX with electropositive or electronegative substituents X have been prepared on various synthetic routes: KP(t-BuP)₂ ( 1 ) can be obtained in 50–55 per cent purity by reacting (t-BuP)₄ or (t-BuP)₃ with potassium. Reaction of 1 with Me₃SiCl or Me₃SnCl leads to the cyclotriphosphanes (t-BuP)₂PSiMe₃ ( 2 ) and (t-BuP)₂PSnMe₃ ( 3 ), respectively; the cyclocondensation of Cl(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)Cl with P(SnMe₃)₃, however, is more convenient for the preparation of 3 . In a similar way the halogenated compounds (t-BuP)₂PCl ( 4 ) and (t-BuP)₂PBr ( 5 ) can be obtained from Me₃Sn(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)SnMe₃ ( 6 ) and PX₃ (X = Cl, Br). The phosphino-substituted cyclotriphosphanes (t-BuP)₂P? PCl₂ ( 7 ), (t-BuP)₂P? P(t-Bu)Cl ( 8 ), and (t-BuP)₂P? P(t-Bu)I ( 9 ) are accessible by the reaction of 3 with PCl₃ and t-BuPX₂ (X = Cl, I), respectively. 2–9 could be obtained free from phosphorus-containing by-products and were ³¹P-NMR spectroscopically characterized as compounds with a cyclic P₃ skeleton.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 128. Synthese des Diphosphastanna-cyclopropans (t-BuP)2Sn(t-Bu)2

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 128. Synthesis of the Diphosphastanna-cyclopropane (t-BuP)₂Sn(t-Bu)₂ The first three-membered P₂Sn heterocycle, 1,2,3,3-tetra-tert-butyl-1,2,3-diphosphastanna-cyclopropane (1,2,3,3-tetra-tert-butyl-1,2,3-diphosphastannirane) ( 1 ), has been synthesized by [2+1] cyclocondensation of K(t-Bu)P—P(t-Bu)K with (t-Bu)₂SnCl₂. 1 is stable at room temperature. Besides, (t-BuP)₂[Sn(t-Bu)₂]₂ ( 2 ), (t-BuP)₄Sn(t-Bu)₂ ( 3 ), and (t-BuP)₄ are formed. In the reaction with Et₂SnCl₂, the six-membered ring compound [(t-BuP)₂SnEt₂]₂ ( 4 ) is the main-product; the four- and five-membered cyclostannaphosphanes (t-BuP)₃SnEt₂ ( 5 ) and (t-BuP)₃(SnEt₂)₂ ( 6 ) are also formed. 1 could be isolated in the pure state and has been unambiguously characterized as a three-membered heterocycle with a P₂Sn skeleton. The ³¹P-NMR parameters of the other new cyclostannaphosphanes 2–6 are reported.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 170. Konstitutions- und Konfigurationsisomere von Hexaphosphan(8), P6H8

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 170. Constitutional and Configurational Isomers of Hexaphosphane(8), P₆H₈ Phosphane mixtures containing 5–10 P-% of hexaphosphane(8), P₆H₈, are obtained by thermolysis of diphosphane, P₂H₄, or as residue from distillation of crude diphosphane [3]. By complete analysis of the ³¹P{¹H}-NMR spectrum on the basis of selective population transfer experiments, the following P₆H₈-isomers with a branched phosphorus skeleton have been identified and structurally characterized: the two diastereomers of 2-phosphinopentaphosphane ( 1a : erythro; 1b : threo), two of the three diastereomers of 3-phosphinopentaphosphane ( 2a : erythro, erythro; 2b : erythro, threo), and the highly symmetric 2,3-diphosphinotetraphosphane ( 3 ). The correlation between the diastereomers and the observed spin systems results from the preferred gauche orientation of neighboring free electron pairs, the dependence of ¹J(PP) on dihedral angles as well as the ³J(PP) and ⁴J(PP) long range couplings. Any indications of the diastereomers of n-P₆H₈ with an unbranched chain of phosphorus atoms have not been found.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 101. Synthese und Eigenschaften von Diphosphaboriranen (t-BuP)2BNR2 und (t-BuP)2BNR1R2

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 101 Synthesis and Properties of Diphosphaboriranes (t-BuP)₂BNR₂ and (t-BuP)₂BNR¹R² The reaction of K(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)K with diorganylaminodichloroboranes under suitable conditions leads to the new 1,2-di-tert-butyl-3-diorganylamino-1,2,3-diphosphaboriranes (-1,2-diphospha-3-boracyclopropanes) (t-BuP)₂BNR₂ ( 2 , 7 ) and (t-BuP)₂BNR¹R² ( 3 — 6 ), respectively. The P₂B three-membered heterocycles 2 — 5 can be isolated in good yields. They are relatively stable against dimerization to the corresponding phosphorus boron six-membered ring compounds with opposite boron atoms. The rate of dimerization depends on steric and electronic influences of the substituents at the three-membered ring. All NMR spectroscopic results are only consistent with a structure in which the B and N atoms show planar coordination and are connected by a partial double bond.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 167 [1, 2]. Konstitutions- und Konfigurationsisomere von Pentaphosphan(7), P5H7

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 167. Constitutional and Configurational Isomers of Pentaphosphane(7), P₅H₇ Phosphane mixtures containing 10—15 P-% of pentaphosphane(7), P₅H₇, are obtained by thermolysis of diphosphane, P₂H₄, or as residue from distillation of crude diphosphane [3]. According to the complete analysis of the ³¹P{¹H}-NMR spectrum on the basis of selective population transfer experiments, P₅H₇ exists as a mixture of three diastereomers of n-P₅H₇ — 1a (erythro, erythro), 1b (erythro, threo), 1c (threo, threo) — and of the constitutional isomer 2-phosphinotetraphosphane 2 (iso-P₅H₇, largest relative isomeric abundance). The correlation between the diastereomers and the observed spin systems results from the preferred gauche orientation of neighboring free electron pairs, the dependence of ¹J(PP) on dihedral angles, and the ³J(PP) long range couplings. From the ³¹P-NMR data of the phosphane molecules P_nH_n+2 with n = 1—5 general relationships for the δ(³¹P) values and the ¹J(PP) coupling constants of chain-type phosphorus hydrides as a function of their structural parameters are derived.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 138. P5(t-Bu)4H – das erste Derivat von iso-P5H5

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 138. P₅(t-Bu)₄H — the First Derivative of iso-P₅H₅ The thermolysis of 1,2-di-tert-butyldiphosphane, H(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)H, yields under suitable conditions the compound P₅(t-Bu)₄H ( 1 ) as the main product. Besides, the tert-butylphosphanes t-BuPH₂, P₆(t-Bu)₅H ( 2 ), H₂(t-BuP)₃, and (t-BuP)₄ are formed. 1 has been isolated in the pure state and structurally characterized as 1-(tert-butylphosphino)-2,3,4-tri-tert-butyl-cyclotetraphosphane. Hence, compound 1 is a derivative of iso-P₅H₅ with a branched phosphorus skeleton built up by a four-membered ring and a phosphorus side chain.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 123. Synthese und Eigenschaften der Diphosphagermirane (t-BuP)2GePh2 und (t-BuP)2GeEt2

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 123. Synthesis and Properties of the Diphosphagermiranes (t-BuP)₂GePh₂ and (t-BuP)₂GeEt₂ The first three-membered P₂Ge heterocycles, 1,2-di-tert-butyl-3, 3-diphenyl-1, 2, 3-diphosphagermirane, (t-BuP)₂GePh₂ (1) , and 1, 2-di-tert-butyl-3, 3-diethyl-1, 2, 3-diphosphagermirane, (t-BuP)₂GeEt₂ (2) , were synthesized by [2+1] cyclocondensation reactions of K(t-Bu)P—P(t-Bu)K with diphenylgermanium dichloride and diethylgermanium dichloride, respectively. The four-, five-, and six-membered cyclogermaphosphanes (t-BuP)₂(GePh₂)₂ (3) , (t-BuP)₃GeR₂ ( 6 R = Ph; 7 R = Et), (t-BuP)₄GePh₂ (5) and (t-BuP)₄(GePh₂)₂ (4) as well as (t-BuP)₄ are formed as by-products. The diphosphagermiranes 1 and 2 could be isolated in 93 and 100% purity, respectively, and were unambiguously characterized as compounds with a cyclic P₂Ge skeleton. The ³¹P-NMR parameters of the cyclogermaphosphanes 3—7 are reported.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 144. Synthese und Eigenschaften des Hexaphospha-3-germaspiro[2.4]heptans (t-BuP)2Ge(t-BuP)4

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 144. Synthesis and Properties of the Hexaphospha-3-germaspiro[2.4]heptane (t-BuP)₂Ge(t-BuP)₄ The cyclocondensation of K(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)K with germanium tetrachloride in the molar ratio of 2:1 yields the novel spirocyclic compound 1,2,4,5,6,7-hexa-tert-butyl-1,2,4,5,6,7-hexaphospha-3-germaspiro[2.4]heptane, (t-BuP)₂Ge(t-BuP)₄ ( 1 ). Besides considerable amounts of (t-BuP)₄ are formed and occasionally some (t-BuP)₃ can be found. 1 could be isolated in the pure state and has been NMR-spectroscopically characterized as a spirocyclic compound with a P₂GeP₄ skeleton.     

Beiträge zur Strukturchemie phosphorhaltiger Ketten und Ringe. 2. Die Kristall- und Molekülstruktur des Diphosphaborirans (t-BuP)2BNEt2

Structural Chemistry of Phosphorus-containing Chains and Rings. 2. Crystal and Molecular Structure of the Diphosphaborirane (t-BuP)₂BNEt₂ The three-membered P₂B-heterocycles 1,2-di-tert-butyl-3-diethylamino-1,2,3-diphosphaborirane, (t-BuP)₂BNEt₂, crystallizes triclinic in the space group P1 with a = 935.5 pm, b = 985.4 pm, c = 987.4 pm,α = 81.55°, β = 89.40°, γ =69.07°, and Z = 2 formula units. The main structural feature is a short B? N-bond length (138.2 pm) inside a plane P₂BN-group. The endocyclic bond angles are 54.0° on phosphorus and 72.0° on boron. The (average) bond lengths are P? P = 222.5 pm, P? C = 189.5 pm, P? B = 189.3 pm, B? N = 138.2 pm, N? C = 147.2 pm, C? C = 152.6 pm, and C? H = 98 pm. The geometry of the substituents ethyl and tert-butyl is quite normal.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 106. Synthese und Eigenschaften des Diphosphacyclopropans (t-BuP)2CHMe

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 106. Synthesis and Properties of the Diphosphacyclopropane (t-BuP)₂CHMe The new 1,2-di-tert-butyl-3-methyl-1,2-diphosphacyclopropane (1,2-di-tert-butyl-3-methyl-diphosphirane), (t-BuP)₂CHMe ( 1 ), is obtained by reacting K(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)K with 1,1-dichloroethane under suitable conditions. 1 can be isolated by high vacuum distillation and is stable for months when stored under inert gas at room temperature. Particularly, no dimerization to the corresponding 1,2,4,5-tetraphosphacyclohexane takes place. The NMR parameters indicate an increase of the exocyclic bond angles compared to (t-BuP)₂CH₂. The signs of all CP coupling constants have been determined by spin tickling experiments. The ²J(CCP)-coupling of the methyl group at the ring carbon depends strongly on the dihedral angle.     

Dibutylsilylene Derivatives of Tartaric Acid

Crystals of the bis(tert‐butyl)silylene (DTBS) derivatives of the tartaric acids were synthesized from D ‐, L ‐, rac‐, and meso‐tartaric acid and DTBS bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate): two polymorphs of Si₂tBu₄(L ‐Tart1,2;3,4H_–4) (L ‐ 1a and L ‐ 1b ), the mirror image of the denser modification (D ‐ 1b ) as well as the racemate ( 2 ), and the meso analogue Si₂tBu₄(meso‐Tart1,3;2,4H_–4) ( 3 ). The structures were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The threo‐configured D ‐ and L ‐ (and rac‐) tartrates were coordinated by two tBu₂Si units forming five‐membered chelate rings, whereas the erythro‐configured meso‐tartrate formed six‐membered chelate rings. The new compounds were analyzed by NMR techniques, including ²⁹Si NMR spectroscopy, and single‐crystal X‐ray crystallography.     

Beiträge zur Strukturchemie phosphorhaltiger Ketten und Ringe. 1. Die KristallStruktur des Diphosphasilirans (t-BuP)2SiPh2

Structural Chemistry of Phosphorus-containing Chains and Rings. 1. Crystal Structure of the Diphosphasilirane (t-BuP)₂SiPh₂ The three-membered P₂Si-heterocycle 1, 2-di-tert-butyl-3, 3-diphenyl-1, 2, 3-diphosphasilirane (t-BuP)₂SiPh₂ crystallizes monoclinic in the space group P2₁ with a = 1041.2 pm, b = 882.3 pm, c = 1158.1 pm, β = 91.33° and Z = 2 formula units. A special structural feature is the regular triangle built up by two P and one Si. Therefore the endocyclic bond angle at Si is as low as 60°. The average bond lengths are P? P = 222.6 pm, P? Si = 222.5 pm, P? C = 190.8 pm, Si? C = 186.6 pm, (C? C )ph = 139.0 pm, ( C? C )_t-Bu = 151.7 pm. The geometry of the substituents phenyl and tert-butyl is quite normal, the last ones are slightly disordered.