Synthesis 1991; 1991(12): 1228-1230
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-28424
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Synthesis of Ketene S,S-Acetals from Tetraethyl Methylenebisphosphonate and Some of Its Reactions

Richard Neidlein* , Thomas Eichinger
  • *Pharmazeutisch-Chemisches Institut der Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 364, D-6900 Heidelberg, Germany
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Publication Date:
29 April 2002 (online)

Tetraethyl 2,2-bis(alkylthio)ethenediylidenebisphosphonates are synthesized by an efficient one-pot reaction of the salt of tetraethyl methylenebisphosphonate in tetrahydrofuran with carbon disulfide and alkyl halides. A 1,3-dithietane derivative is obtained with 1,2-dibromo-1,2-diphenylethane.

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