Description

Propyltriphenylphosphonium Iodide is a versatile quaternary phosphonium salt widely used as a key reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its effectiveness as a ylide precursor for Wittig olefination reactions, enabling the synthesis of alkenes with high stereoselectivity. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries, where precise carbon-carbon bond formation is critical.

Application

• Wittig Reaction Reagent: A fundamental precursor for generating propylidenetriphenylphosphorane ylide to synthesize alkenes, particularly propylene derivatives.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific alkene functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in creating herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that contain olefinic structures.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Facilitates the production of specialty monomers, liquid crystals, and functional polymers.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing phosphine-based ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A staple reagent in research laboratories for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propyltriphenylphosphonium Iodide
CAS No.	14350-50-6
Molecular Formula	C21H22IP
Molecular Weight	432.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Propyltriphenylphosphonium iodide; Triphenylpropylphosphonium iodide; n-Propyltriphenylphosphonium iodide; Phosphonium, propyltriphenyl-, iodide (1:1); Propyltriphenylphosphonium iodide salt; PPNI; 1-Propyldiphenylphosphine iodide; (Propyl)triphenylphosphonium iodide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Propyltriphenylphosphonium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect reactivity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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