The invention provides a synthesis method of 1-propyl
phosphoric anhydride, which comprises the following steps: (a) adding an
organic solvent, n-propyl
alcohol and
triethylamine into a reaction container, cooling to 0 DEG C or less, dropwise adding an
organic solvent containing
phosphorus trichloride, heating to 20-35 DEG C after dropwise adding, reacting, and filtering, concentrating and distilling to obtain a first intermediate; (b) carrying out
reflux reaction on the first intermediate, 1-bromopropane and a catalyst to the end point; recovering unreacted 1-bromopropane under negative pressure, adding water for layering, and discarding a water phase to obtain a second intermediate; (c) co-heating the second intermediate and a
hydrochloric acid solution to perform a
reflux reaction; after the reaction is finished, carrying out negative pressure
distillation, washing to remove residual
hydrochloric acid, and concentrating to obtain a third intermediate; and (d) reacting the third intermediate with
acetic anhydride in an
inert atmosphere, carrying out negative pressure
distillation to remove by-product acid, and ending the
distillation when no distillate exists. 1-propyl
phosphoric anhydride with high yield and high purity is obtained, and the reaction process is economical and environment-friendly.