Methanolysis of Dimethyl (1-Diazo-2-oxopropyl) Phosphonate: Generation of Dimethyl (Diazomethyl) Phosphonate and Reaction with Carbonyl Compounds

Abstract Dimethyl (1-diazo-2-oxopropyl) phosphonate (3) was transformed to dimethyl (diazomethyl)—phosphonate (4), which was used for the synthesis of enol ether or alkyne without isolation.