Generation of Phosphide Anions from Phosphorus Red and Phosphine in Strongly Basic Systems to Form Organylphosphines and -Oxides

Abstract Generation of phosphide anions from phosphorus red or phosphine under the action of strong bases followed by their reactions with organyl halides, electrophilic alkenes and alkynes proves to be the most straightforward and well-controlled route to mono-, di- or triorganylphosphines or phosphine oxides of diverse structure.