Diethyl chlorophosphate → 1-[Ethoxy(isothiocyanato)phosphoryl]oxyethane

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Reaction Steps

One molar equivalent of diethoxyphosphoryl chloride of formula (II) is reacted with 1.0 to 1.2 molar equivalent of sodium-, potassium- or ammonium thiocyanate at a temperature range of 5° C to 30° C and, preferably, 15° C to 25° C for a period of time ranging from 2 to 4 hours to yield diethoxyphosphinyl isothiocyanate of formula (III). The reaction is slightly exothermic, but is easily controlled by a cooling bath.

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