Trioctylphosphine oxide
CAS Number78-50-2
Formula[CH3(CH2)7]3PO
Mol. Weight386.63 g/mol
Trioctylphosphine oxide
What is Trioctylphosphine oxide?
Trioctylphosphine oxide is a chemical compound with CAS number 78-50-2 and molecular formula [CH3(CH2)7]3PO. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Catalyst in:
• Preparation of tetradentate planar-chiral hydroxy-substituted ferrocenecarboxaldimine Schiff base ligands1
• Reactions of allyl esters with hydrosilanes2
• Asymmetric cyanosilylation of aldehydes3
• Preparation of chlorothiol formates from thiols and phosgene4
Specifications
Linear Formula
[CH3(CH2)7]3PO
Molecular Weight
386.63 g/mol
Grade
for extraction analysis
Assay/Purity
99%
Boiling Point
201-202 °C/2 mmHg(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS05Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H315-H318
Precautionary Statements
P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
50-52 °C(lit.)
EC Number
201-121-3
WGK Germany
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