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Methyltriphenoxyphosphonium Iodide (CAS 17579-99-6)

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Alternate Names:
Triphenyl phosphite methoiodide
Application:
Methyltriphenoxyphosphonium Iodide is a compound used in the transformation of the 5′-hydroxyl group in nucleosides
CAS Number:
17579-99-6
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
452.22
Molecular Formula:
C19H18IO3P
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Methyltriphenoxyphosphonium iodide (MTPPI) is a versatile organic iodide compound. It is a colorless, crystalline solid. Its utility extends to the synthesis of diverse heterocyclic compounds like pyrroles, furans, and thiophenes. Additionally, Methyltriphenoxyphosphonium iodide has proven valuable in the synthesis of polymers, including polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyacrylonitrile, and polyethylene. Moreover, Methyltriphenoxyphosphonium iodide has found use as a reagent in the synthesis of diverse organic compounds, including amino acids, peptides, and carbohydrates. Its role in organic synthesis involves acting as a nucleophile, catalyzing a range of reactions. It exhibits Lewis acid behavior, activating electrophiles, while also functioning as a Bronsted acid, activating nucleophiles. Additionally, it can act as a base, activating electrophiles, and as a proton donor, activating nucleophiles.


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Methyltriphenoxyphosphonium Iodide, 5 g

sc-207884
5 g
$82.00