Description

Tricyclohexylphosphine Oxide is a versatile organophosphorus compound widely used as a ligand precursor and catalyst component. Its sterically demanding tricyclohexyl groups provide excellent stability and selectivity in various transition metal-catalyzed reactions. This high-performance chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to optimize synthetic pathways and product yields.

Application

• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing tricyclohexylphosphine and other tertiary phosphine ligands used in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Negishi).
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Employed in the development and optimization of catalytic systems for hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and hydrosilylation processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through precise metal-mediated bond formation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced crop protection agents and fine chemicals requiring selective catalytic steps.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a modifier or catalyst component in the production of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclohexylphosphine Oxide
CAS No.	13689-19-5
Molecular Formula	C18H33OP
Molecular Weight	296.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricyclohexylphosphine Oxide; Phosphine Oxide, Tricyclohexyl-; Tricyclohexylphosphane Oxide; Tris(cyclohexyl)phosphine Oxide; P(Cy)3O; PCy3O; Triscyclohexylphosphine Oxide; Tricyclohexyl Oxophosphorane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tricyclohexylphosphine Oxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. 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). 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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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