Synthesis of Cyclic Phosphinates by Microwave-Assisted Ionic Liquid-Promoted Alcoholysis

Abstract

A series of 1-alkoxy-3-methyl- and 3,4-dimethyl-3-phospholene 1-oxides, as well as 1-alkoxy-3-methylphospholane 1-oxides were prepared in good yields by the microwave (MW)-assisted [bmim][PF6]-catalyzed transesterification of the corresponding methyl or ethyl esters. The alcoholyses studied represent another case, where MW irradiation has had a crucial role on the course of the reaction. The method developed is an alternative possibility to other esterifications starting from the corresponding phosphinic chlorides and acids.