Iodine/iron oxide-catalysed aerobic oxidative coupling of phosphites and alcohols via in situ iodophosphate formation

Abstract

The synthesis of phosphates via the oxidative coupling of alcohols and phosphites, catalyzed by iron(III) oxide, has been successfully achieved using elemental iodine and oxygen as oxidants. The protocol offers good to excellent yields with a broad range of substrates and remarkable environmental sustainability.

Graphical abstract: Iodine/iron oxide-catalysed aerobic oxidative coupling of phosphites and alcohols via in situ iodophosphate formation

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Article type
Communication
Submitted
05 Sep 2025
Accepted
22 Dec 2025
First published
05 Jan 2026
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article

Iodine/iron oxide-catalysed aerobic oxidative coupling of phosphites and alcohols via in situ iodophosphate formation

A. Fonseca, C. Marquez and D. De Vos, Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article , DOI: 10.1039/D5CC05139H

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