Compound Q&A
How is Diethyl (4-formylphenyl)phosphonate (CAS: 72436-45-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
Diethyl (4-formylphenyl)phosphonate is typically synthesized by the reaction of diethyl phosphite with 4-formylphenol in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide. The reaction yields the target compound with high selectivity and good yield. Catalysts like pyridine are sometimes used to enhance selectivity and reaction rate.
About
CAS No
72436-45-4
English Name
Diethyl (4-formylphenyl)phosphonate
Molecular Formula
C11H15O4P
Molecular Weight
242.21 g/mol
SMILES
CCOP(=O)(C1=CC=C(C=C1)C=O)OCC
InChIKey
KQJAWWYLJCTQNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-07 05:52
