Description

4-Methylbenzyl Triphenylphosphonium Chloride is a high-purity phosphonium salt widely used as a key reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile Wittig reagent, enabling the efficient synthesis of alkenes from carbonyl compounds. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries, where precise and reliable chemical transformations are critical.

Application

• Wittig Olefination Reactions: A fundamental reagent for the synthesis of alkenes, particularly useful for creating terminal and substituted olefins with high stereoselectivity.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Employed in the construction of complex molecular scaffolds for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug discovery candidates.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of specific intermediates for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of conjugated organic molecules for electronic and photonic applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or catalyst component in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A staple reagent in chemical research laboratories for methodology development and exploratory synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylbenzyl Triphenylphosphonium Chloride
CAS No.	1530-37-6
Molecular Formula	C26H24ClP
Molecular Weight	402.89 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Methylbenzyltriphenylphosphonium Chloride; (4-Methylbenzyl)triphenylphosphonium Chloride; 4-Methylbenzyl(triphenyl)phosphonium Chloride; Phosphonium, (4-methylbenzyl)triphenyl-, chloride; Triphenyl(4-methylbenzyl)phosphonium Chloride; 1-Methyl-4-(triphenylphosphoniomethyl)benzene Chloride; (p-Tolylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium Chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylbenzyl Triphenylphosphonium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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