2-(Diphenylphosphino)anisole

2-(Diphenylphosphino)anisole is the organophosphorus compound with the formula (C6H5)2PC6H4-2-OCH3. It is a white solid that is soluble in organic solvents. The compound is used as a ligand in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis. It is the prototypical hemilabile ligand. This compound is prepared from 2-bromoanisole.

Related ligands

 * Tris(4-methoxyphenyl)phosphine
 * Triphenylphosphine