Polymer-supported triphenylphosphine ditriflate: a novel dehydrating reagent

A new type of polymeric dehydrating reagent, readily prepared by the treatment of polymer-supported triphenylphosphine oxide with triflic anhydride, was found to be effective in a variety of dehydration reactions such as ester and amide formation; the polymer-supported triphenylphosphine oxide was easily recovered and reused several times without the loss of activity.