Butyl triphenyl phosphonium chloride

Butyl triphenyl phosphonium chloride

BTPPC; N-Butyltriphenylphosphonium chloride; Butyl triphenyl phosphonium chloride; Triphenylbutylphosphonium chloride

CAS 3412-55-9

Chemical Formula C22H24ClP

Molecular Weight 354.85 g/mol

Butyl triphenyl phosphonium chloride is a quaternary phosphonium salt featuring a butyl group attached to a triphenylphosphonium cation with chloride as the counterion. Known for its strong phase transfer catalytic abilities, this compound is widely used in organic synthesis, polymer processing, and specialty chemical manufacturing. It plays an essential role in enabling reactions between immiscible phases, improving yield, and optimizing selectivity.
 

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Industrial Uses

1. Performance chemicals

  • Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates the transfer of reactive anions (like hydroxide or cyanide) from aqueous to organic phase, improving reaction rates.
  • Wittig Reaction Reagent: Precursor to phosphonium ylides used for converting aldehydes and ketones into alkenes.
  • Nucleophilic Substitution Support: Enhances reaction efficiency in SN2 transformations.

2. Pharmaceuticals

  • API Intermediates : Used in multi-step synthesis of drug molecules where olefin formation or halide exchange is required.
  • Stereoselective Synthesis : Plays a role in producing chiral compounds with high selectivity.

3. Polymers & Resins

  • Polymer Functionalization : Acts as a modifier for introducing ionic groups to polymer backbones.
  • Conductive Materials : Used in specialized polymer composites for improved conductivity.


 

Specifications

ASSAY ≥98.0%
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Not applicable (decomposes)
Melting Point 234–238 °C
Density ~1.2 g/cm³
Solubility Freely soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, and chloroform
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not applicable

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