General synthesis of α,α-dideuteriated phosphonic esters
Abstract
A range of α,α-dideuteriated phosphonic esters has been prepared by deuteriolysis of α-silylated α-phosphonylated carbanions with D2O as deuterium source. In most cases, incorporation of deuterium is greater than 95% and the yields are good to excellent. The title products are potential tracer compounds in many biological and industrial applications.