Date published: 2025-9-5

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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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Triphenylphosphonium cyclopentadienide

29473-30-1sc-237365
1 g
$210.00
(0)

Triphenylphosphonium cyclopentadienide acts as a versatile Wittig reagent, characterized by its unique cyclopentadienide moiety that enhances the formation of stable ylides. This structure promotes distinct electronic interactions, allowing for selective reactions with carbonyl compounds. The steric and electronic properties of the triphenylphosphonium group facilitate rapid nucleophilic attacks, resulting in efficient alkene synthesis. Its reactivity and stability contribute to its effectiveness in complex organic transformations.

Benzyltriphenylphosphonium bromide, polymer-bound

29518-68-1sc-254969
5 g
$148.00
(0)

Benzyltriphenylphosphonium bromide, polymer-bound, serves as an innovative Wittig reagent, distinguished by its polymeric support that enhances reaction kinetics and facilitates easier product isolation. The polymer backbone provides a unique environment for ylide formation, promoting efficient interactions with carbonyl substrates. This configuration not only stabilizes the ylide but also allows for controlled reactivity, leading to high selectivity in alkene synthesis and improved yields in complex organic reactions.

Diethyl (Methoxymethyl)phosphonate

32806-04-5sc-294317
sc-294317A
5 g
25 g
$176.00
$500.00
(0)

Diethyl (Methoxymethyl)phosphonate acts as a versatile Wittig reagent, characterized by its ability to form stable ylides through a unique methoxymethyl group. This feature enhances the reagent's nucleophilicity, allowing for rapid and selective reactions with carbonyl compounds. The presence of the diethyl moiety contributes to its solubility and reactivity, facilitating efficient alkene formation. Its distinct electronic properties enable fine-tuning of reaction conditions, optimizing yields in synthetic applications.

(tert-Butoxycarbonylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride

35000-37-4sc-255632
25 g
$95.00
(0)

(tert-Butoxycarbonylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride serves as a distinctive Wittig reagent, notable for its ability to generate stable ylides through the tert-butoxycarbonyl group. This structural feature enhances the reagent's steric hindrance, promoting selective reactions with carbonyl compounds. The triphenylphosphonium moiety contributes to its strong electrophilic character, facilitating efficient alkene synthesis while allowing for precise control over reaction kinetics and product distribution.

Diethyl (4-Bromobenzyl)phosphonate

38186-51-5sc-294314
sc-294314A
5 g
25 g
$176.00
$475.00
(0)

Diethyl (4-Bromobenzyl)phosphonate is a versatile Wittig reagent characterized by its ability to form stable phosphonium ylides, driven by the electron-withdrawing bromine substituent. This halogen enhances the electrophilicity of the phosphonate, enabling rapid and selective reactions with carbonyl compounds. The reagent's unique steric and electronic properties facilitate the formation of alkenes with high regioselectivity, allowing for fine-tuning of reaction pathways and product outcomes.

p-Xylylenebis(triphenylphosphonium bromide)

40817-03-6sc-355935
sc-355935A
25 g
100 g
$90.00
$246.00
1
(0)

p-Xylylenebis(triphenylphosphonium bromide) serves as a distinctive Wittig reagent, notable for its dual phosphonium centers that enhance ylide stability. The bulky triphenylphosphonium groups create a sterically hindered environment, promoting selective reactions with carbonyl compounds. Its unique electronic properties facilitate efficient formation of alkenes, while the bromide ions contribute to the reactivity profile, allowing for diverse synthetic pathways and regioselective outcomes.

(3-Trimethylsilyl-2-propynyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide

42134-49-6sc-231933
5 g
$242.00
(0)

(3-Trimethylsilyl-2-propynyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide is a specialized Wittig reagent characterized by its unique trimethylsilyl group, which enhances solubility and stability in organic solvents. This compound exhibits remarkable reactivity due to the presence of the propynyl moiety, allowing for rapid ylide formation and subsequent alkene synthesis. Its steric and electronic properties enable selective interactions with various carbonyl substrates, facilitating diverse synthetic transformations and regioselectivity in product formation.

(1,3-Dioxolan-2-ylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide

52509-14-5sc-222985
sc-222985B
sc-222985C
sc-222985D
5 g
100 g
500 g
1 kg
$80.00
$136.00
$408.00
$680.00
(0)

(1,3-Dioxolan-2-ylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide serves as a distinctive Wittig reagent, notable for its dioxolane ring that contributes to its unique reactivity profile. The compound's structure promotes efficient ylide generation, enhancing the kinetics of alkene formation. Its ability to stabilize transition states allows for selective reactions with carbonyl compounds, leading to high regio- and stereoselectivity in synthetic applications. The phosphonium cation further influences the reactivity, making it a versatile tool in organic synthesis.

(tert-Butoxycarbonylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide

59159-39-6sc-236972
10 g
$53.00
(0)

(tert-Butoxycarbonylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide is a specialized Wittig reagent characterized by its tert-butoxycarbonyl group, which enhances its stability and solubility in organic solvents. This compound facilitates the formation of ylides through a well-defined mechanism, promoting rapid and selective reactions with aldehydes and ketones. Its unique steric and electronic properties allow for controlled alkene synthesis, making it an effective choice for complex organic transformations.

(Formylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride

62942-43-2sc-235216
10 g
$40.00
(0)

(Formylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride serves as a distinctive Wittig reagent, notable for its ability to generate highly reactive ylides. The presence of the formyl group introduces unique electronic effects, enhancing nucleophilicity and facilitating efficient alkene formation. Its reactivity profile allows for selective transformations, while the triphenylphosphonium moiety contributes to stability and solubility in various organic media, promoting diverse synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.