Recent Progress in Organophosphorus Chemistry

Dear Colleagues,

Phosphorus is undeniably a key element in the periodic table. Phosphorus is a necessary component of all known forms of life and many important biomolecules, such as nucleic acids, phospholipids, glucose-6-phosphate, and ATP, to name only a few. As a result, its largest industrial use is in fertilizers, such as those made from inorganic phosphorus. However, organophosphorus compounds also have many important applications in flame retardants, extractants, corrosion inhibitors, pesticides, medicines, ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions, and even organocatalysts. The particularly impressive practicality of phosphorus is causing renewed research activity.

This Special Issue entitled "Recent Progress in Organophosphorus Chemistry" aims to present all aspects of the current original research, from synthetic methodology to catalysis, and from materials to biologically active compounds. Review articles on the most advanced research topics are also considered.

Prof. Dr. Jean-Luc Montchamp
Guest Editor

Dr. Karen R. Winters
Guest Editor Assistant

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