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Synthesis of diaryl phosphates using phytic acid as a phosphorus source.
Kazuya Asao1,2, Seika Matsumoto2, Haruka Mori2
1The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University, 1-21-24 Korimoto, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima 890-0065, Japan.
Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry
|February 4, 2026
Summary
Researchers developed a novel method to synthesize phosphate esters using phytic acid from plants as a phosphorus source. This biomass-derived approach offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods relying on phosphate rock.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Green Chemistry
Background:
- Phytic acid is a phosphorus-rich plant compound.
- Phytic acid has potential as a phosphorus source for organic phosphate synthesis.
- Current methods for phosphate ester synthesis are not optimized for phytic acid utilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the first successful synthesis of phosphate esters using phytic acid.
- To explore phytic acid as a sustainable phosphorus source for esterification.
Main Methods:
- Reaction of commercially available phytic acid with aromatic alcohols.
- Extraction of phytic acid from rice bran.
- Esterification reaction using extracted phytic acid and phenol.
- Analysis of products using 31P nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).
Main Results:
- Phosphate diesters synthesized with yields up to 83% (31P NMR).
- Reaction substrates isolated with yields up to 60%.
- Diphenyl phosphate obtained in 44% yield using rice bran-derived phytic acid.
Conclusions:
- Phytic acid can be effectively used as a phosphorus source for phosphate ester synthesis.
- This method provides an environmentally friendly alternative to phosphate rock-dependent synthesis.
- Utilizing biomass-derived phytic acid promotes sustainable chemical production.
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