Organophosphorus compounds XV. The reaction of 2,4-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)- 1,3,2,4-dithiadiphosphetane-2,4-disulfide (Lawesson's Reagent) with aromatic dihydroxy compounds. Simple new route to 1,3,2-dioxaphospholane-2-sulfide

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(01)81350-8

2,4-Bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,2,4-dithiadiphosphetane-2,4-disulfide (Lawesson's Reagent) and its p-phenoxy derivative react with o- dihydroxybenzene derivatives, dihydroxy naphthalene and 2,2- dihydroxybiphenyl in toluene at reflux temperature to give 1,3,