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.

[2] This compound is prepared from 2-bromoanisole.