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Trioctylphosphine is a phosphine ligand widely utilized in inorganic and materials chemistry, particularly for its role in the synthesis of nanomaterials. It acts as a stabilizing agent and a ligand for metal precursors in the preparation of quantum dots, which are semiconductor nanocrystals with size-dependent optical and electronic properties. These quantum dots have applications in optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and as fluorescence tags in imaging studies. In organometallic chemistry, trioctylphosphine is used to modulate the reactivity and stability of metal complexes, which is fundamental to catalysis research. It is also a key component in the development of new reactions, where its bulky organic groups can influence the steric environment around reactive centers. Furthermore, trioctylphosphine′s ability to solubilize and stabilize metal nanoparticles makes it an invaluable reagent for creating catalysts with high surface areas and has implications for the study of reaction mechanisms at the nanoparticle surface.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Trioctylphosphine, 25 ml | sc-296638 | 25 ml | $42.00 | |||
Trioctylphosphine, 500 ml | sc-296638A | 500 ml | $480.00 |