Chlorodiisopropylphosphine is an organophosphorus compound of particular interest in synthetic chemistry, where it is used as a reagent in the preparation of phosphine ligands for transition metal complexes. Its utility in synthesising these complexes is due to the reactivity of the chloro group, which other groups can substitute to create a diverse array of ligands. This reactivity is also exploited in the study of catalysis, as the resulting phosphine ligands can be used to modulate the activity and selectivity of metal catalysts. In addition, Chlorodiisopropylphosphine is investigated for its potential in forming new organophosphorus compounds with applications in materials science. Researchers are also interested in the compound′s role in synthesising flame retardants, where its phosphorus content could contribute to the material′s flame-retarding properties.
