Tris(trimethylsilyl) phosphite → {[4-(Benzenesulfonyl)phenyl]methyl}phosphonic acid

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A solution of 4.3 g (14 mmol) of 4-(phenylsulfonyl)benzyl bromide and 30 g (0.1 mole) of tris-trimethylsilylphosphite was heated at 120° C. for 18 hours. The excess tris-trimethylsilylphosphite was distilled off under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in 200 ml of 9:1 tetrahydrofuran/water and was allowed to stand at room temperature for 18 hours. The tetrahydrofuran was evaporated and the resulting solids were filtered and washed with water to give 1.4 g of product; m.p. 217-219° C.

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