Description

2-Methylbenzyl Triphenylphosphonium Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive organophosphorus compound, primarily utilized as a key reagent in organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its role as a stable ylide precursor, enabling critical carbon-carbon bond formation reactions essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. This product is particularly needed by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturers, and fine chemical producers engaged in advanced synthetic chemistry.

Application

• As a Wittig reagent for the synthesis of alkenes from carbonyl compounds, a fundamental reaction in medicinal chemistry.
• Key intermediate in the production of pharmaceutical actives and complex natural product analogs.
• Used in material science research for the synthesis of specialized organic molecules and ligands.
• Employed in the preparation of liquid crystals and other advanced functional materials.
• Acts as a phase-transfer catalyst in specific organic transformations.
• Valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in synthetic methodology development.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Methylbenzyl Triphenylphosphonium Bromide
CAS No.	1530-36-5
Molecular Formula	C26H24BrP
Molecular Weight	447.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Methylbenzyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide; α-Methylbenzyltriphenylphosphonium bromide; (2-Methylphenyl)methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide; o-Methylbenzyl triphenylphosphonium bromide; 2-Methylbenzyltriphenylphosphonium bromide; Triphenyl(2-methylbenzyl)phosphonium bromide; Phosphonium, (2-methylbenzyl)triphenyl-, bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methylbenzyl Triphenylphosphonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC/NMR), melting point, and impurity profile are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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