2-Diphenylphosphinobenzoic acid is an

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with the formula (C₆H₅)₂PC₆H₄CO₂H. It is a white solid that dissolves in polar organic solvents. The ligand is a component of catalysts used for the

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. It is prepared by the reaction of sodium diphenylphosphide with the sodium salt of 2-chlorobenzoic acid.

Related compounds

* Diphenylphosphinobenzaldehyde

References

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