An efficient synthesis of enol phosphates via organic base-promoted addition of phosphites to 4-oxo-enoates

A TMG catalyzed, practical and efficient hydrophosphorylation of 4-oxo-enoates by diethyl or diphenyl phosphite has been described. This protocol allows a convenient access to a variety of enol phosphates under mild conditions in good yield with excellent stereoselectivity.

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