Microwave Mediated Michaelis-Arbuzov Reaction to Synthesize Bioactive Phenylphosphonate Derivatives Under Solvent Free Condition

Microwave assisted easy, efficient, and environment friendly process has been devised for the synthesis of phosphonates within minutes via microwave-assisted Michaelis-Arbuzov reaction. The desired products were obtained in excellent yields and in high purity under solvent-free and catalyst-free conditions. The structure of all the synthesized compounds was confirmed by spectral and CHN analysis. in vitro Antibacterial and antifungal activity of these compounds was also analyzed. Majority of the title compounds showed good inhibition towards bacteria and fungi.