Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide (CAS 1779-49-3) is a quaternary phosphonium salt that appears as a white crystalline powder. It is a widely used organophosphorus reagent in organic synthesis, especially as a precursor to phosphorus ylides for Wittig olefination, and also serves as a phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte.
Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:1779-49-3
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 98%
Molecular Formula:C₁₉H₁₈BrP
Molecular Weight:357.23
EINECS No.:217-218-9
Synonym(s):MTPP bromide; Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide
Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide (CAS 1779-49-3) is a quaternary phosphonium salt that appears as a white crystalline powder. It is a widely used organophosphorus reagent in organic synthesis, especially as a precursor to phosphorus ylides for Wittig olefination, and also serves as a phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte.
1. Key reagent for Wittig olefination, converting aldehydes and ketones into alkenes.
2. Precursor for the preparation of phosphorus ylides and related organophosphorus compounds.
3. Used in the synthesis of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals and natural product analogues.
4. Employed as a phase-transfer catalyst and in electrochemical studies.
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CAS No.: 1779-49-3
Product Name: Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide
Purity / Assay:98%
Molecular Formula:C₁₉H₁₈BrP
Molecular Weight:357.23
EINECS No.:217-218-9
Synonym(s):MTPP bromide; Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide
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