Description
Phenethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide (CAS No. 53213-26-6) is a highly versatile quaternary phosphonium salt with the molecular formula C26H24BrP. This crystalline compound is widely utilized in organic synthesis, particularly as a phase-transfer catalyst and as a precursor for Wittig reactions due to its stable phosphonium cation. Its robust structure ensures excellent reactivity in the formation of alkenes from carbonyl compounds, making it indispensable in pharmaceutical and materials science research. The product is supplied as a high-purity solid with consistent batch-to-batch quality, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive applications. Suitable for use in anhydrous conditions, it is packaged under inert atmosphere to maintain stability and shelf life.
Properties
- CAS Number: 53213-26-6
- Complexity: 360
- IUPAC Name: triphenyl(2-phenylethyl)phosphonium;bromide
- InChI: InChI=1S/C26H24P.BrH/c1-5-13-23(14-6-1)21-22-27(24-15-7-2-8-16-24,25-17-9-3-10-18-25)26-19-11-4-12-20-26;/h1-20H,21-22H2;1H/q+1;/p-1
- InChI Key: WOPGHMKDMNSLIR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
- Exact Mass: 446.07990
- Molecular Formula: C26H24BrP
- Molecular Weight: 447.3
- SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC[P+](C2=CC=CC=C2)(C3=CC=CC=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4.[Br-]
- Monoisotopic Mass: 446.07990
- Synonyms: PHENETHYLTRIPHENYLPHOSPHONIUM BROMIDE, 651-229-3, 53213-26-6, triphenyl(2-phenylethyl)phosphanium;bromide, NSC165203, C26H24BrP, SCHEMBL2767870, WOPGHMKDMNSLIR-UHFFFAOYSA-M, phenethyltri-phenylphosphonium bromide, AKOS001064717, CS-W011590, NSC-165203, phenylethyl triphenylphosphonium bromide, DA-16665, triphenyl-(2-phenylethyl)phosphonium bromide, (2-Phenyl-ethyl)-triphenylphosphonium bromide, E84461, Z89271649
Phenethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is primarily employed in Wittig olefination reactions to synthesize alkenes from aldehydes or ketones. It serves as an effective phase-transfer catalyst in nucleophilic substitution and polymerization reactions. Researchers also utilize it in the preparation of ionic liquids and as an intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules. Its stability and reactivity make it valuable in both academic and industrial laboratories.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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