(3-Bromopropyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide

CAS Number3607-17-8
FormulaBr(CH2)3P(C6H5)3Br
Mol. Weight466.19 g/mol
(3-Bromopropyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide
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
GHS07Signal 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
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