Triethyl phosphite → HCID 19980030, compound

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4-Methylmercaptobenzyl chloride (160 g, 0.94 mol) was added dropwise, under nitrogen, with stirring to 183 g (1.1 mole) of triethylphosphite which was heated at reflux. When the addition of the 4-methylmercaptobenzyl chloride was completed, the mixture was refluxed for additional 4 hours. The product was distilled under vacuo to yield 229 g (89%) of water clear, viscous liquid bp 142°-145° C. (0.025 mm).

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