Synthesis 1990; 1990(2): 135-137
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-26811
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The Synthesis of 1,1-Cyclopropanediylbis(phosphonic acid)

David W. Hutchinson* , David M. Thornton
  • *Chemistry Department, Warwick University, Coventry CV4 7AL, England
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Publication Date:
17 September 2002 (online)

Tetraisopropyl 1,1-cyclopropanediylbis(phosphonate) has been synthesised by an intramolecular cyclisation of the thallium(I) salt of tetraisopropyl (3-iodo-1,1-propanediyl)bis(phosphonate). Dealkylation of the tetraisopropyl ester gave 1, 1-cyclopropanediyl-bis(phosphonic acid) in good yield.

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