Electrophilic Fluorination of Secondary Phosphine Oxides and Its Application to P-O Bond Construction

J Org Chem. 2016 Oct 21;81(20):10043-10048. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.6b01932. Epub 2016 Sep 30.

Abstract

A novel and efficient electrophilic fluorination of secondary phosphine oxides with Selectfluor has been achieved. This transformation provides direct access to phosphoric fluorides in up to 92% yield under mild conditions. In addition, P-O bond construction via a one-pot coupling process of secondary phosphine oxides with water or alcohols in the presence of Selectfluor leads to the formation of phosphinic acids or phosphinates in up to 96% yield.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't