Protocol for producing phosphoramidate using phosphorus fluoride exchange click chemistry

Abstract

Phosphorus fluoride exchange (PFEx) is a catalytic click reaction that involves exchanging high oxidation state P-F bonds with alcohol and amine nucleophiles, reliably yielding P-O- and P-N-linked compounds. Here, we describe steps for preparing a phosphoramidic difluoride and performing two sequential PFEx reactions to yield a phosphoramidate through careful catalyst selection. We then detail procedures for handling and quenching potentially toxic P-F-containing compounds to ensure user safety when conducting PFEx reactions. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Sun et al.¹.

Keywords: Chemistry; Material sciences; Molecular/Chemical Probes.