Abstract
Organophosphorus compounds are synthesized directly from white phosphorus using Bu 3 SnCl, NaBH 4 and organic electrophiles (E + ). Recycling of the tin reagent is demonstrated in the synthesis of tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride (THPC).
Funding Information
  • Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (WO 1496/12-1)
  • Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/V056069/1)
  • Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung

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