C-phosphorylation of N-vinylpyrroles with phosphorus(III) halides is s
hown to occur both at position 2 of the pyrrole ring and at the vinyl
group. The properties of the resulting phosphorus-containing heterocyc
lic compounds and bis-phosphorylated N-vinylpyrroles ave reported. (C)
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