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(3-Bromopropyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide

(3-Bromopropyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide chemical structure
CAS Number3607-17-8
FormulaBr(CH2)3P(C6H5)3Br
Mol. Weight466.19 g/mol

What is (3-Bromopropyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide?

(3-Bromopropyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide is a chemical compound with CAS number 3607-17-8 and molecular formula Br(CH2)3P(C6H5)3Br. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Reactant involved in:
• Synthesis of functionalized polyurethanes using cationic ring-opening polymerization and click chemistry1
• Semipinacol rearrangement and direct arylation2
• Olefination of benzaldehydes3
• C-H activation / cycloisomerization4
• Intramolecular dehydrobromination5
• Cycloisomerizations of bromodienes and enynes6

Specifications

Linear Formula

Br(CH2)3P(C6H5)3Br

Molecular Weight

466.19 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

228-230 °C(lit.)

EC Number

222-770-9

WGK Germany

3

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