Chloro[tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphite]gold (CAS 915299-24-0)

Chloro[tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphite]gold functions as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis. Its mechanism of action involves facilitating the activation of certain chemical bonds and promoting the formation of new bonds in the target molecules. Chloro[Tris(2,4-Di-Tert-Butylphenyl)Phosphite]Gold acts as a Lewis acid, interacting with specific functional groups in the substrate to initiate the desired transformation. Through its coordination with the reactants, Chloro[tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphite]gold enhances the reactivity of the molecules, leading to the production of the desired products with high selectivity. Its ability to mediate complex chemical reactions may be useful in the development of novel compounds and materials. At the molecular level, Chloro[tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphite]gold′s coordination with the substrate molecules influences the electronic and steric properties, ultimately driving the desired chemical transformations.