Stereoselective synthesis of vinylphosphonates and phosphine oxides via silver-catalyzed phosphorylation of styrenes

An efficient and stereoselective synthesis of vinylphosphonates and phosphine oxides was developed starting from styrenes using AgNO3 as the catalyst and K2S2O8 as the oxidant. The success of the reaction was found to be critically dependent on the use of TEMPO as the additive.