HEXYLTRIPHENYLPHOSPHONIUM BROMIDE CAS 4762-26-9

Description

Name: Hexyltriphenylphosphonium bromide

Cas No.: 4762-26-9

MF：    C24H28BrP

MW：    427.36

Hexyltriphenylphosphonium bromide Performance and application:

Performance:
Hexyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is a quaternary phosphonium salt. Its key performance characteristics include:

Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC): This is its most important property. It efficiently facilitates reactions between reactants located in two immiscible solvents (e.g., aqueous and organic phases), significantly increasing reaction rate and yield.

Chemical Stability: It possesses good thermal and chemical stability.

Surface Activity: Its molecular structure contains both hydrophilic and lipophilic parts, giving it certain surfactant-like properties.

Nucleophilicity: The phosphonium salt can act as a nucleophile or be used to prepare phosphorus ylides.

Application:
This compound is primarily used as a highly efficient Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC) in organic synthesis, especially in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and specialty chemicals. Specific applications include:

Substitution Reactions: Catalyzing reactions such as halogen exchange, alkylation, and arylation.

Condensation Reactions: Used in esterification, etherification, and other condensation reactions to improve efficiency.

Oxidation-Reduction Reactions: Acting as a catalyst or co-catalyst in certain redox processes.

Polymerization: Serving as a catalyst or additive in some polymerization reactions.

Synthesis of Wittig Reagents: Acting as a precursor for preparing Wittig reagents with longer carbon chains, used in the synthesis of alkenes.

Hexyltriphenylphosphonium bromide Specification :

Tests	Specifications
Appearance	White to off-white crystals
Assay	≥98﹪
Loss on drying	≤0.5%

 

Hexyltriphenylphosphonium bromide Packaging

25kg/fiber can

Hexyltriphenylphosphonium bromide Storage conditions:

To ensure its stability and safety, please adhere to the following storage conditions

Sealed: Must be stored in a tightly sealed container.

Light-Sensitive: Keep in a dark place, e.g., in a brown glass bottle or a dark cabinet.

Cool & Dry: Store in a cool (recommended 2-8°C), dry place, such as a refrigerator.

Inert Atmosphere: For long-term storage or for reactions sensitive to moisture, sealing under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended.

Away from Incompatibilities: Separate from strong oxidizing agents.