(4-Bromobutyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide

CAS Number7333-63-3
FormulaBr(CH2)4P(C6H5)3Br
Mol. Weight478.20 g/mol
(4-Bromobutyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide
What is (4-Bromobutyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide?
(4-Bromobutyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide is a chemical compound with CAS number 7333-63-3 and molecular formula Br(CH2)4P(C6H5)3Br. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Reactant involved in:
• Azidification1
• C-H activation and β -elimination to product an eight-membered ring system2
• 1,3-Dipolar cycloaddition of azides onto alkenes 3
• Stereoselective SmI2-mediated coupling of unsaturated carbonyl compounds and aldehydes4
• Synthesis of D-labeled methylenecyclobutane5
• Coupling reactions6
Specifications
Linear Formula
Br(CH2)4P(C6H5)3Br
Molecular Weight
478.20 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
210-213 °C(lit.)
WGK Germany
3
