Fast and Chemoselective Addition of Highly Polarized Lithium Phosphides Generated in Deep Eutectic Solvents to Aldehydes and Epoxides

Abstract

The Cover Feature shows an unprecedented generation of highly polarized lithium phosphides (LiPR2) through direct selective deprotonation of secondary phosphines (HPR2) in the biodegradable choline chloride/glycerol eutectic mixture, at ambient temperature and under aerobic conditions, and their chemoselective addition to aldehydes or epoxides. More information can be found in the Full Paper by L. Cicco et al.