Triethylamine → N-(4-Chlorobutyl)-N-methylphosphoramidic dichloride

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N-methyl-N-(4-chlorobutyl)amine hydrochloride (2.0 g, 12.73 mmol) was dissolved in 20 mL of anhydrous CH2Cl2 and cooled to −40° C. Phosphorous oxycloride (1.2 mL, 12.73 mmol) was added neat followed by the drop wise addition of triethyl amine (3.6 mL, 25.46 mmol) in 5 mL of CH2Cl2. Warmed reaction to 0° C. and slowly to room temperature. Allowed reaction to stir at room temperature for 6 hours. The reaction mixture was poured over ice, added saturated ammonium chloride and separated layers. Extracted water layer 3× with CH2Cl2, combined organic layers, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduce pressure. Purified by silica gel flash chromatography (3:1 Hex/EtOAc) to yield a clear oil (2.57 g, 85%).

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