Di-tert-butyl 2-[[[2-(benzylcarboxy)propyl]tert-butoxyphosphinyl]methyl]pentanedioate → Di-tert-butyl 2-[[[2-(carboxy)propyl]tert-butoxy-phosphinyl]methyl]pentanedioate

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A solution of di-tert-butyl 2-[[[2-(benzyl-carboxy)propyl]tert-butoxyphosphinyl]methyl]pentane-1,5-dioate (8.9 g, 16.1 mmol), palladium on carbon catalyst (10%, 1.0 g) and ethyl acetate (100 ml) was shaken under hydrogen (60 psi) for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered over celite and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure leaving a clear oil (7.5 g, 100%). 1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 1.3 (d, 3H), 1.4-1.5 (m, 27H), 1.8 (m, 2H), 1.9 (m, 2H), 2.2 (m, 4H), 2.7 (m, 1H), 2.9 (m, 1H).

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