Description

Dodecyltriphenylphosphonium Bromide is a versatile quaternary phosphonium salt with a long alkyl chain, serving as a highly effective phase-transfer catalyst and surfactant. Its structure provides unique properties for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, making it invaluable for enhancing reaction rates and yields in specialized syntheses. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for the development and scale-up of innovative chemical processes.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Widely used to accelerate nucleophilic substitution, alkylation, and polymerization reactions in biphasic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) under mild conditions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacturing of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in the production of specialty polymers and epoxy resins.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to modify the surface properties of materials and nanoparticles.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of task-specific ionic liquids.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for method development and exploratory chemistry.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in battery and electrochemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecyltriphenylphosphonium Bromide
CAS No.	15510-55-1
Molecular Formula	C30H40BrP
Molecular Weight	511.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecyltriphenylphosphonium bromide; Lauryltriphenylphosphonium bromide; n-Dodecyltriphenylphosphonium bromide; 1-Dodecyltriphenylphosphonium bromide; Triphenyl(dodecyl)phosphonium bromide; DTPPB; Phosphonium, dodecyltriphenyl-, bromide; Dodecyl(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide
EINECS	239-561-5

Quality Control

Our Dodecyltriphenylphosphonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements 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 compliance.

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. 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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