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Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide (CAS 1779-49-3)

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Alternate Names:
Triphenylmethylphosphonium bromide
CAS Number:
1779-49-3
Molecular Weight:
357.23
Molecular Formula:
C19H18BrP
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Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is a quaternary phosphonium salt that functions as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. Its mechanism of action involves facilitating the transfer of a reactant from one phase to another, typically from an aqueous phase to an organic phase, by forming a complex with the reactant and transporting it across the phase boundary. This allows for reactions between substances that are normally immiscible, enabling the synthesis of various organic compounds. Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide achieves this by effectively solubilizing the reactants in the organic phase, thereby increasing the reaction rate and yield. Its ability to promote the transfer of ions and molecules between phases may be useful in the development of new chemical processes and the production of complex organic molecules.


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Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide, 25 g

sc-253045
25 g
$24.00

Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide, 100 g

sc-253045A
100 g
$66.00