A copper-catalyzed
radical Csp3
–H/P(OR)3 cross-coupling
reaction for the formation of Csp3
–P
bonds is described. A range of 1,3-dicarbonyl
compounds and trialkylphosphites were coupled in this fashion to give
the corresponding products in moderate to good yields. This protocol
provides direct access to α-phosphonyl 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds.