Abstract
Condensation of phenols or resorcinol and its derivatives with 2-(ethoxyvinyl)phosphonic dichloride in boiling toluene in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid has resulted in high yields of new unsymmetrical bicyclic phosphonates.
Graphical Abstract
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