Phenylphosphonic dichloride is used in the preparation of 2-phenyl-[1,3,2]dioxaphosphepane-2-oxide. Further, it acts as an effective reagent for the chlorinative dehydration of some heterocycles.
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Applications
Phenylphosphonic dichloride is used in the preparation of 2-phenyl-[1,3,2]dioxaphosphepane-2-oxide. Further, it acts as an effective reagent for the chlorinative dehydration of some heterocycles.
Solubility
Miscible with benzene, chloroform, dimethyl sulfoxide and carbon tetrachloride.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and water.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Effective reagent for the chlorinative dehydration of some heterocycles, in cases where conventional reagents such as POCl3 or P2O5 fail; see, e.g.: J. Med. Chem., 14, 339 (1971):
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