The synthesis of novel fluorinated bisphosphonates with two, three, fo
ur, and six difluoromethylene groups (1a, 1b, 8, 12, and 15) (44-78%)
by different approaches is described. The bisphosphonates were convert
ed to the corresponding trimethylsilyl esters which on treatment with
deionized water afforded the respective bisphosphonic acids (6, 10, an
d 14) in good yields.