摘要 |
The present invention provides methods for the preparation of aralkyl phosphonic acids and aryl phosphonic acids. In a first method of the invention, an aralkyl dialkyl phosphonate is contacted with an aqueous acidic solution under reflux conditions. Upon cooling, solid crystals of the corresponding aralkyl phosphonic acid are obtained, which can be collected via filtration. In a second method of the invention, an aryl phosphorous dihalide is added to a pot containing an aqueous nitric acid solution while maintaining the pot temperature below about 50° C. and then allowing the reactants to self-reflux. Upon cooling, crystals of the corresponding aryl phosphonic acid are obtained, which can be collected via filtration.
|