Applications
Reagent for preparation of phosphate diesters.Phenyl phosphorodichloridate is used in the preparation of symmetrical phosphate diesters. It is used as a phosphorylating agent for alcohols and amines. It is also involved in the preparation of phenylphosphoro di-(1-imidazolidate) and 2-phenyl-bis-triazoloylphosphate, which is used in peptide synthesis. It plays a vital role in the Pfitzner-Moffatt oxidation which involves oxidation of alcohols to the corresponding aldehydes and ketones. Furthermore, it is utilized in Beckmann rearrangement for the preparation of N-phenylacetamide from acetophenone oxime.

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong bases, alcohols and strong oxidizing agents.