MgCl2/Et3N base system as a new catalyst for the synthesis of α-hydroxyphosphonate
An efficient and simple synthesis of α-hydroxyphosphonates via reaction of aldehydes and ketones with dimethylphosphite in the presence of MgCl2/Et3N base system is reported. The use of readily available and easy to handle reagent MgCl2/Et3N makes this method simple, convenient, and practical. Copyright