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Methyldiphenylphosphine oxide

Methyldiphenylphosphine oxide chemical structure
CAS Number2129-89-7
FormulaCH3P(C6H5)2(O)
Mol. Weight216.22 g/mol

What is Methyldiphenylphosphine oxide?

Methyldiphenylphosphine oxide is a chemical compound with CAS number 2129-89-7 and molecular formula CH3P(C6H5)2(O). It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Catalyst for:
• Chlorination and bromination (halogenation) of alcohols under Appel conditions1
• Hydrosilylation reactions2
• Enantioselective cyanosilylation of ketones3

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3P(C6H5)2(O)

Molecular Weight

216.22 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302-H312-H315-H319-H332-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

111-115 °C(lit.)

EC Number

218-346-8

WGK Germany

3

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