Date published: 2025-9-24

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Wittig Reagents

Santa Cruz Biotechnology now offers a broad range of Wittig Reagents for use in various applications. Wittig reagents are essential in organic chemistry for the synthesis of alkenes through the Wittig reaction, a cornerstone method that enables the formation of carbon-carbon double bonds. These reagents, typically phosphonium ylides, react with aldehydes or ketones to produce alkenes with a high degree of control over the geometry of the double bond. This ability to selectively generate (E)- or (Z)-alkenes is crucial for the synthesis of complex molecules, including natural products, polymers, and materials with specific properties. In scientific research, Wittig reagents are employed to explore and develop synthetic pathways, optimize reaction conditions, and create diverse molecular architectures. The reaction's versatility and efficiency make it a fundamental tool for organic chemists seeking to build intricate structures with precision. High-purity Wittig reagents provided by Santa Cruz Biotechnology ensure that experiments are conducted with consistency and reliability, which is essential for generating reproducible and credible results. These reagents support the development of new methodologies in synthetic chemistry, contributing to the advancement of research in fields such as material science, agrochemicals, and industrial chemistry. By offering a comprehensive selection of Wittig reagents, Santa Cruz Biotechnology empowers researchers to push the boundaries of chemical synthesis, facilitating innovations and discoveries that drive scientific progress. View detailed information on our available Wittig Reagents by clicking on the product name.

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o-Xylylenebis(triphenylphosphonium bromide)

1519-46-6sc-228864
5 g
$27.00
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o-Xylylenebis(triphenylphosphonium bromide) serves as an effective Wittig reagent, distinguished by its ability to form stable phosphonium ylides through the interaction of its o-xylylene backbone. This structure facilitates unique steric and electronic environments, enhancing reactivity with carbonyl compounds. The compound's dual triphenylphosphonium groups provide significant steric hindrance, allowing for selective alkene synthesis and influencing reaction kinetics, thus broadening its synthetic utility in organic transformations.

(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide

1530-45-6sc-255138
100 g
$87.00
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(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide acts as a versatile Wittig reagent, characterized by its ethoxycarbonylmethyl substituent that enhances nucleophilicity. This unique feature promotes the formation of phosphonium ylides, which exhibit distinct reactivity patterns with carbonyl compounds. The compound's triphenylphosphonium moiety contributes to a robust electronic environment, facilitating efficient alkene formation while allowing for fine-tuning of reaction conditions and selectivity in synthetic applications.

Allyltriphenylphosphonium bromide

1560-54-9sc-227238
100 g
$41.00
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Allyltriphenylphosphonium bromide serves as a potent Wittig reagent, distinguished by its allyl group that enhances the formation of phosphonium ylides. This compound exhibits unique reactivity with carbonyls, enabling the generation of alkenes through a highly selective process. The triphenylphosphonium component stabilizes the ylide, promoting rapid reaction kinetics and allowing for diverse synthetic pathways. Its distinctive electronic properties facilitate tailored reactivity in various organic transformations.

Butyltriphenylphosphonium bromide

1779-51-7sc-234253
100 g
$70.00
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Butyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is a notable Wittig reagent characterized by its butyl substituent, which influences steric and electronic properties, enhancing ylide stability. This compound engages in efficient carbonyl transformations, yielding alkenes with high selectivity. The presence of the triphenylphosphonium moiety contributes to its unique reactivity profile, allowing for diverse synthetic applications and facilitating rapid reaction kinetics in various organic synthesis scenarios.

(Methoxycarbonylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide

1779-58-4sc-228467
50 g
$67.00
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(Methoxycarbonylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide serves as a distinctive Wittig reagent, featuring a methoxycarbonylmethyl group that enhances its nucleophilicity and reactivity towards carbonyl compounds. This compound exhibits remarkable selectivity in alkene formation, driven by the stabilization of the ylide intermediate. Its triphenylphosphonium component not only aids in solubility but also influences the reaction kinetics, promoting efficient transformations in synthetic organic chemistry.

Triphenylpropargylphosphonium bromide

2091-46-5sc-253781
5 g
$70.00
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Triphenylpropargylphosphonium bromide is a notable Wittig reagent characterized by its propargyl moiety, which introduces unique steric and electronic properties. This compound facilitates the formation of alkenes through a highly selective ylide formation, where the phosphonium center stabilizes the transition state. Its distinctive reactivity profile allows for rapid transformations, making it an effective tool in constructing complex carbon frameworks in organic synthesis.

(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetaldehyde

2136-75-6sc-213121
10 g
$260.00
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Triphenylphosphoranylidene acetaldehyde serves as a versatile Wittig reagent, distinguished by its ability to generate stable ylides that engage in efficient olefination reactions. The presence of the acetaldehyde moiety enhances its reactivity, promoting selective alkene formation. Its unique electronic characteristics facilitate rapid reaction kinetics, allowing for the formation of diverse alkenes with varying substitution patterns, thus expanding synthetic possibilities in organic chemistry.

Methyl(triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetate

2605-67-6sc-211894
25 g
$300.00
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Methyl(triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetate is a notable Wittig reagent, characterized by its ability to form highly reactive ylides that readily participate in olefination reactions. The ester functionality contributes to its electrophilic nature, enabling selective and efficient formation of alkenes. Its steric and electronic properties allow for the generation of a wide range of alkenes, making it a powerful tool for constructing complex molecular architectures in synthetic organic chemistry.

(4-Nitrobenzyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide

2767-70-6sc-232921
10 g
$30.00
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(4-Nitrobenzyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide serves as a distinctive Wittig reagent, notable for its ability to generate stable ylides through the interaction of the nitro group with the phosphonium center. This electron-withdrawing group enhances the reactivity of the ylide, facilitating rapid olefination with aldehydes and ketones. Its unique electronic properties and steric bulk allow for selective alkene formation, enabling the synthesis of diverse and complex carbon frameworks in organic synthesis.

(3-Bromopropyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide

3607-17-8sc-231561
25 g
$44.00
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(3-Bromopropyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide is a versatile Wittig reagent characterized by its ability to form highly reactive ylides through the bromopropyl moiety. The presence of the bromine atom enhances the electrophilic nature of the ylide, promoting efficient nucleophilic attacks on carbonyl compounds. This reagent's unique steric and electronic properties enable the formation of a variety of alkenes, making it a powerful tool for constructing complex molecular architectures in synthetic organic chemistry.