A Convenient Procedure for the Synthesis of 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl Methyl 2-Oxoalkylphosphonates

A convenient and versatile method was developed for the synthesis of 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl methyl 2-oxoalkylphosphonates starting from dimethyl phosphonates by alkaline hydrolysis followed by esteri...