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1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane

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1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane (dppe) is a commonly used bidentate ligand in coordination chemistry. Dppe is almost invariably chelating, although there are some rare examples of monodentate (only one P-atom attached) complexes.

Structure and Bonding[edit | edit source]

DPPE_structure

1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane is a white, crystalline solid that is soluble in organic solvents. It is a strong reducing agent and can reduce a variety of organic and inorganic compounds. The molecule consists of a two-carbon alkane backbone with a phenyl group and a phosphine substituent on each carbon. The phosphine groups are able to donate electron density to a metal center, forming a coordinate covalent bond.

Synthesis[edit | edit source]

1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane can be synthesized by the reaction of chlorodiphenylphosphine with sodium ethoxide in ethanol. The reaction proceeds via a nucleophilic substitution mechanism, with the sodium ethoxide acting as the nucleophile.

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Applications[edit | edit source]

1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane is used as a ligand in the synthesis of a variety of metal complexes, including those of transition metals such as palladium, platinum, and nickel. These complexes have applications in catalysis, including hydrogenation, carbon-carbon bond formation, and cross-coupling reactions.

Safety[edit | edit source]

1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane is harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or comes into contact with skin. It is also harmful to aquatic life. Proper personal protective equipment should be used when handling this compound.

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