The Phospha–Michael addition product {(t-BuNH)P(μ-N-t-Bu)2P(=N-t-Bu)—C(=CH2)CH(p-CH3O—C6H4)-P(O)[(OCH2C(CH3)2CH2O)]} C31H57N4O4P3
2011

Synthesis of a New Phospha–Michael Addition Product

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Gangadhararao G., Venu Srinivas

Primary Institution: University of Hyderabad

Hypothesis

The reaction of cyclodiphosphazane with allenylphosphonate will yield a new compound.

Conclusion

The synthesized compound exhibits a unique crystal structure with specific hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was synthesized with a yield of 92%.
  • The crystal structure was determined at 100 K.
  • Hydrogen bonds were identified as key interactions in the crystal packing.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound by mixing two other chemicals together, and they found that it formed crystals with interesting shapes.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a Phospha–Michael addition reaction and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Limitations

Attempts to solve the structure in a higher symmetry space group were unsuccessful.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811014127

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