Description

Benzyl(Tributyl)Phosphonium Chloride is a versatile quaternary phosphonium salt with significant utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and an intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient synthetic pathways.

Application

• Phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) for alkylation, esterification, and polymerization reactions.
• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst and stabilizer in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Precursor for the preparation of other functional phosphonium salts and ionic liquids.
• Used in agrochemical synthesis for the manufacture of herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Employed in organic synthesis laboratories for nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl(Tributyl)Phosphonium Chloride
CAS No.	1224-56-2
Molecular Formula	C19H34ClP
Molecular Weight	328.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyltributylphosphonium Chloride; Tributylbenzylphosphonium Chloride; Benzyltri-n-butylphosphonium Chloride; n-Tributylbenzylphosphonium Chloride; Phosphonium, benzyltributyl-, chloride; Benzyl(tributyl)phosphonium chloride; BTC; TBPC
EINECS	214-950-5

Quality Control

Our Benzyl(Tributyl)Phosphonium Chloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.