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Bis(diphenylphosphino)methane (CAS 2071-20-7)

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Alternate Names:
Tetraphenylmethylenediphosphine
CAS Number:
2071-20-7
Molecular Weight:
384.39
Molecular Formula:
C25H22P2
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Bis(diphenylphosphino)methane functions as a bidentate ligand, coordinating to metal centers through its two phosphorus atoms. Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Methane plays a role in stabilizing metal complexes and influencing their reactivity. By forming coordination bonds with metal ions, it can modulate the electronic and steric properties of the metal center, affecting the selectivity and efficiency of various catalytic reactions.Bis(diphenylphosphino)methane can participate in ligand exchange processes, facilitating the transformation of metal complexes and enabling the synthesis of new coordination compounds. Its mechanism of action involves interacting with metal ions to form stable complexes, thereby influencing the behavior of the metal center in catalytic processes. Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Methane′s ability to influence the reactivity and selectivity of metal complexes may be useful in the study of catalytic mechanisms.


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Bis(diphenylphosphino)methane, 5 g

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5 g
$37.00