Synthesis 2003(3): 0357-0360
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-37341
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A New Synthesis of α-Ketophosphonates

Kamyar Afarinkia*a, Andrew Fallerb, Andrew J. Twista
a Department of Chemistry, King’s College, Strand, London WC2R 2LS, UK
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b GlaxoSmithKline, New Frontiers Science Park (North), Harlow, Essex CM19 5AW, UK
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Publication History

Received 22 November 2002
Publication Date:
19 February 2003 (online)

Abstract

α-Ketophosphonates are prepared from 2-alkyl-2-phosphonyl-1,3-dithianes.