Electrochemical synthesis of organophosphorus compounds with PO, PN and PC bonds from white phosphorus

The conditions of electrochemical oxidation of white phosphorus are studied, and direct electrochemical methods for the synthesis of esters of phosphoric, phosphorous and phosphonic acids, amidoesters and trialkyl and triaryl phosphines from white phosphorus were elaborated. Equipment allowing the processes to be carried out continuously and under fire-safe conditions using synthesis of triethyl phosphate was tested as an example. The proposed processes are suitable for industrial technology.