Description

Bromotris(triphenylphosphine)copper(I) is a versatile and highly reactive organocopper(I) complex, widely recognized for its utility as a catalyst and reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in facilitating key carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions under mild conditions, offering chemists a powerful tool for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precision synthesis is critical.

Application

• Catalyst in Cross-Coupling Reactions: Employed as a catalyst for Ullmann-type and related coupling reactions to form biaryl and other C-C bonds.
• Reagent in Conjugate Additions: Used to perform 1,4-additions (Michael additions) of organometallic reagents to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds.
• Synthesis of Heterocycles: Facilitates the cyclization and formation of nitrogen- and oxygen-containing heterocyclic compounds, important in drug discovery.
• Polymerization Initiator: Acts as a catalyst in the controlled polymerization of certain monomers for specialty polymer synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of novel copper-based catalysts and for studying reaction mechanisms in organometallic chemistry.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromotris(triphenylphosphine)copper(I)
CAS No.	15709-74-7
Molecular Formula	C54H45BrCuP3
Molecular Weight	943.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(I) Bromide Triphenylphosphine Complex; Tribromotris(triphenylphosphine)copper(I) (common misnomer); (Triphenylphosphine)copper(I) bromide; Bromotriphenylphosphine copper(I); CuBr(PPh3)3; TPP-Copper(I) Bromide; Bromo(triphenylphosphine)copper(I) trimer; Copper, bromotris(triphenylphosphine)-
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Quality Control

Our Bromotris(triphenylphosphine)copper(I) is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay by titration, identification by FT-IR, and quantification of key metallic impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light will degrade its catalytic performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (CuBr(PPh3)3)	≥ 97.0%
Copper (Cu) Content	6.5 - 7.2 %
Solubility	Soluble in THF, DCM, toluene; insoluble in water

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