A methodology
that allows for the construction of C–P bonds
via the nickel-catalyzed cross-coupling of organoammonium salts with
appropriate phosphorus nucleophiles has been developed. Aryl-, pyridyl-,
benzyl-, and allyl-ammonium triflates can be employed as the electrophiles.
The employed phosphorus-based nucleophiles included diaryl/dibutyl
phosphine oxide, dialkyl phosphonates, and ethyl phenylphosphinate.
Functional groups OMe, CN, CF3, F, Cl, C(O)NMe2, and C(O)tBu were tolerated.