Methyl triphenyl phosphonium bromide

Methyl triphenyl phosphonium bromide

Methyl(triphenyl)phosphanium bromide

CAS 1779-49-3

Chemical Formula C19H18BrP

Molecular Weight 381.22 g/mol

Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is an organophosphorus compound used in organic synthesis, specifically as a Wittig reagent and a phase transfer catalyst. It's a white, crystalline powder that acts as a precursor to the reactive methylenetriphenylphosphorane reagent, which is used in methylenation reactions. This compound is highly soluble in water and polar solvents, and its stability makes it useful in various reactions. 
 

Industrial Uses

1. Performance Chemicals

  • Wittig Reaction: The Wittig reaction is a chemical reaction that converts a carbonyl group (C=O) into a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C). Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide, when treated with a strong base, generates a ylide (Ph3P=CH2). This ylide then reacts with an aldehyde or ketone to form an alkene and triphenylphosphine oxide.  This process is crucial for synthesizing various organic molecules, including enynes and more complex structures.

2. Pharmaceuticals

  • Synthesis of complex molecules: The Wittig reaction, using methyl triphenyl phosphonium bromide, is a versatile tool for building complex organic molecules, including those used in pharmaceuticals. 
  • Drug intermediates and APIs: The ability to create specific carbon-carbon double bonds is vital for synthesizing many pharmaceutical compounds. 


 

Specifications

ASSAY 98%
Appearance White to off-white crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point 280°C
Density 1.4 g/cm3
Solubility Soluble in polar organic solvents; sparingly soluble in water
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not flammable

Hazard Symbols

Acute Toxicity
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards
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