Ethylene → HCID 86615047, compound

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Using the method of Example 2, 516 g (6 mol) of crotonic acid were first admixed, at from 75 to 90° C. in the presence of 73.4 g of a 7% strength hydrogen peroxide solution, with 636 g (6 mol) of sodium hypophosphite monohydrate dissolved in 860 g of water. The resultant reaction mixture was then reacted with ethylene in the presence of 73.4 g of a 7% strength hydrogen peroxide solution. Appropriate work-up gave 623 g (58% of theory) of 3-(ethylhydroxyphosphinyl)butyric acid as colorless solid; chlorine content: <0.1 ppm.

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