Abstract: | On the Reaction of Halomethylphosphonium Halides, R3PCYnX3–n]X, with Phosphanes, R′3P The results of the reaction of 19 different halomethylphosphonium halides, R3PCYnX3–n]X (R = Ph, n-Bu, Me2N, Et2N; Y = H, F; X = Cl, Br, I; n = 0–2), with Ph3P, n-Bu3P, and (R2N)3P are presented. As reaction products bisphosphonium salts, R3P? CYnX2–n? PR′3]X2, and phosphoranylphosphonium salts, R3P=CY? PR′3]X, or reduced (halo)methyl-phosphonium salts, R3PCHYnX2–n]X, are obtained. Ph3PCBrF2]Br and Bu3PCBrF2]Br react with R′3P by trans-alkylation forming R′3PCBrF2]Br. The factors influencing the course of the reaction are discussed. |