Bromine → Diethyl 4-Bromo-2-methylbenzylphosphonate

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10 g (42 mmol) of diethyl 2-methylbenzylphosphonate were dissolved in 60 ml of trimethyl phosphate and the solution was introduced into a flask protected from light and moisture. 16 g (0.05 mol) of Br2 were added dropwise, while stirring. The mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 15 hours and, after cooling, was diluted with 100 ml of water and extracted three times with 100 ml of n-hexane each time. The organic phase wa dried, concentrated and distilled.

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