Phosphine chalcogenides

Phosphine chalcogenides, such as oxides, sulfides and selenides form a representative group of organophosphorus compounds. This chapter discusses the new synthetic methods for phosphine chalcogenides. These include synthesis from elemental phosphorus, from P(III)‐ and P(IV)‐chlorides, >P(O)H species and the modification of other organophosphorus compounds. The families of compounds synthesized include alicyclic and aromatic derivatives, P‐heterocycles, as well as N‐ and O‐heterocyclic derivatives, macrocycles and macromolecules. Properties and reactions of phosphine chalcogenides are also discussed. The reactions include modifications, deoxygenations and complexations