Abstract
Historically, phosphate esters have been prepared by the reaction of alcohols with phosphoric anhydride or polyphosphoric acid. Recently, hybrid reagents have been developed. A review of the commercial production of long-chain monoalkyl phosphate esters is presented. The titled esters are the subject of increased interest, especially in low-irritation surfactant formulations.
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Tracy, D.J., Reierson, R.L. Commercial synthesis of monoalkyl phosphates. J Surfact Deterg 5, 169–172 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11743-002-0218-9
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