David E. Fast, Michal Zalibera, A. Lauer
Aug 2, 2016
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Chemical communications
Abstract
Bis(mesitoyl)phosphinic acid and its sodium salt display a unique photo-induced reactivity: both derivatives stepwise release two mesitoyl radicals and, remarkably, metaphosphorous acid (previously postulated as transient species in the gas phase), providing a new phosphorus-based reagent.