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Organophosphorus compounds synthesis

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
A. A. Prishchenko
Lomonosov Moscow State University
2
Michele Formica
Institut de Science et d'Ingénierie Supramoléculaires
3
Katherine C. Forbes
Northeastern University
4
Yang‐Tong Ma
Wenzhou University
5
Anirban Mondal
University of Groningen
6
Martin‐Louis Y. Riu
University of California, Los Angeles
7
Bryan T. Novas
University of Vermont
8
Bing Li
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
9
Maximilian Donath
Technische Universität Dresden
10
Yanbo Mei
Dongguan University of Technology

Rising Stars Papers

1
Second Generation Catalytic Enantioselective Nucleophilic Desymmetrization at Phosphorus (V): Improved Generality, Efficiency and Modularity
Angewandte Chemie International Edition|2024
45 cit.
2
Synthesis of functionalized 2-diphenylphosphinoethyl-containing phosphonous and phosphinic acids
Russian Chemical Bulletin|2024
15 cit.
3
Carbon–Carbon Bond Forming Reactions of Vinyl Cations: A Personal Perspective
European Journal of Organic Chemistry|2024
5 cit.
4
Second Generation Catalytic Enantioselective Nucleophilic Desymmetrization at Phosphorus (V): Improved Generality, Efficiency and Modularity
Angewandte Chemie|2024
3 cit.
5
Synthesis of P(O)CH2N-substituted bis- and tris-phosphorus-containing amines
Russian Chemical Bulletin|2024
3 cit.
6
Metal–ligand cooperativity enables zero-valent metal transfer
Chemical Science|2025
3 cit.
7
Carbene-supported triphosphorus anion
Nature Communications|2025
3 cit.
8
Diastereoselective C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–H acetoxylation of phosphoramidites
Chemical Communications|2025
2 cit.
9
Bistatic subcritical scattering characteristics of a buried solid-filled cylindrical shell at low-frequency
Ocean Engineering|2025
0 cit.
10
Trimethylphosphine‐Stabilized (Cyano)Phosphinidene: A Versatile PCN Transfer Reagent
Angewandte Chemie|2026
0 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Marko J. Pregel
Pfizer (United States)
2
Yun‐Xiang Zou
Antibiotic Research UK
3
Christian Hering‐Junghans
Leibniz Institute for Catalysis
4
Christian Gnamm
Boehringer Ingelheim (Germany)
5
Hui Cheng
Virginia Commonwealth University
6
Nuran Asmafiliz
Ankara University
7
Fa‐Guang Zhang
Tianjin University
8
Gamze Elmas
Ankara University
9
Samia Guezane Lakoud
Badji Mokhtar-Annaba University
10
Nóra Zsuzsa Kiss
Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Sulfilimines from a Medicinal Chemist’s Perspective: Physicochemical and in Vitro Parameters Relevant for Drug Discovery
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry|2025
44 cit.
2
Metal‐Free N−H Bond Activation by Phospha‐Wittig Reagents**
Angewandte Chemie International Edition|2022
41 cit.
3
On the Reactivity of Phosphaalumenes towards C−C Multiple Bonds
Angewandte Chemie International Edition|2022
32 cit.
4
Quadruple Functionalized Pyrazole Pharmacophores by One‐pot Regioselective [3+2] Cycloaddition of Fluorinated Nitrile Imines and Dicyanoalkenes
Chemistry - An Asian Journal|2022
31 cit.
5
Electron Donor–Acceptor Complex Enabled Radical Cyclization of α-Diazodifluoroethyl Sulfonium Salt with Unactivated Alkynes
Organic Letters|2023
26 cit.
6
Photochemical formation and reversible base-induced cleavage of a phosphagallene
Chemical Science|2023
23 cit.
7
Enzymatic Stereodivergent Access to Fluorinated β-Lactam Pharmacophores via Triple-Parameter Engineered Ketoreductases
ACS Catalysis|2024
23 cit.
8
The Smallest Monofluorodiazoethane Reagent and Its [3 + 2] Cycloaddition Reactions
CCS Chemistry|2024
20 cit.
9
Chemoenzymatic Synthesis of Fluorinated Mycocyclosin Enabled by the Engineered Cytochrome P450-Catalyzed Biaryl Coupling Reaction
Journal of the American Chemical Society|2024
19 cit.
10
Photoinduced Defluorinative Branch-Selective Olefination of Multifluoro (Hetero)arenes
Organic Letters|2023
18 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
J. Derek Woollins
Khalifa University of Science and Technology
2
François Mathey
École Polytechnique
3
György Keglevich
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
4
Jean‐Luc Montchamp
Texas Christian University
5
Li‐Biao Han
Hunan University
6
Wojciech J. Stec
Amicus Therapeutics (United Kingdom)
7
François Mathey
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
8
Robert A. Shaw
University of Sheffield
9
Yufen Zhao
Ningbo University
10
Robert Wolf
University of Regensburg

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
Phospha‐Organic Chemistry: Panorama and Perspectives
Angewandte Chemie International Edition|2003
609 cit.
2
Phosphinate Chemistry in the 21st Century: A Viable Alternative to the Use of Phosphorus Trichloride in Organophosphorus Synthesis.
Accounts of Chemical Research|2013
429 cit.
3
Inner-orbital photoelectron spectroscopy of the alkali metal halides, perchlorates, phosphates, and pyrophosphates
Journal of the American Chemical Society|1973
409 cit.
4
A Versatile and Efficient Ligand for Copper‐Catalyzed Formation of CN, CO, and PC Bonds: Pyrrolidine‐2‐Phosphonic Acid Phenyl Monoester
Chemistry - A European Journal|2006
368 cit.
5
A Simple and Efficient Approach to Quinazolinones under Mild Copper‐Catalyzed Conditions
Angewandte Chemie International Edition|2008
299 cit.
6
Copper-Catalyzed Aerobic Oxidative Coupling of Terminal Alkynes with <i>H</i>-Phosphonates Leading to Alkynylphosphonates
Journal of the American Chemical Society|2009
285 cit.
7
Automated solid-phase synthesis, separation, and stereochemistry of phosphorothioate analogs of oligodeoxyribonucleotides
Journal of the American Chemical Society|1984
275 cit.
8
Palladium-Catalyzed Hydrophosphorylation of Alkynes <i>via</i> Oxidative Addition of HP(O)(OR)<sub>2</sub>
Journal of the American Chemical Society|1996
254 cit.
9
Efficient and Selective Nickel-Catalyzed Addition of H−P(O) and H−S Bonds to Alkynes
Journal of the American Chemical Society|2004
252 cit.
10
Facile Regio- and Stereoselective Hydrometalation of Alkynes with a Combination of Carboxylic Acids and Group 10 Transition Metal Complexes: Selective Hydrogenation of Alkynes with Formic Acid
Journal of the American Chemical Society|2011
245 cit.

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