Mn(OAc)3-mediated synthesis of β-hydroxyphosphonates from P(O)–H compounds and alkenes†
Yuzhen Gao,Ju Wu,Jian Xu,Pengbo Zhang,Guo Tang
RSC Advances Pub Date : 10/08/2014 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C4RA10593A
Abstract

A new and general method for the synthesis of β-hydroxy phosphonates has been achieved through Mn(OAc)3-mediated radical oxidative phosphonation of alkenes with H-phosphonates and H-phosphine oxide. The starting materials of P(O)–H compounds and alkenes are stable and cheap. Mn(OAc)3 can be readily prepared from Mn(OAc)2 in the laboratory. This method can be easily adapted to large-scale preparations.

Graphical abstract: Mn(OAc)3-mediated synthesis of β-hydroxyphosphonates from P(O)–H compounds and alkenes