New access to H-phosphonates via metal-catalyzed phosphorus-oxygen bond formation.
A novel approach to H-phosphonates from hypophosphorous acid using a transfer hydrogenation process was developed. This method is atom-economical, environmentally friendly, catalytic, and efficient, leading easily to H-phosphonate monoesters or ammonium salt in moderate to good yields.
Department of Chemistry, Box 298860, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX 76129, USA.
Laëtitia
L
Coudray
Isabelle
I
Abrunhosa-Thomas
Jean-Luc
JL
Montchamp