Description

(2-Chlorobenzyl)Triphenylphosphonium Chloride Hydrate is a versatile and highly reactive organophosphorus salt, primarily valued as a key reagent in the Wittig reaction for the synthesis of alkenes. Its core value proposition lies in its ability to facilitate the formation of carbon-carbon double bonds with high stereoselectivity, making it indispensable for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is critically needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for synthesizing novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A crucial reagent for constructing olefinic bonds in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific alkene structures.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the creation of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), liquid crystals, and specialty polymers where precise alkene geometry is required.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental building block in organic chemistry laboratories for method development and the synthesis of complex natural products.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of flavors, fragrances, and specialty chemicals that utilize Wittig olefination steps.
• Catalyst and Ligand Preparation: Acts as a precursor for generating phosphine ligands used in transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Chlorobenzyl)Triphenylphosphonium Chloride Hydrate
CAS No.	18583-55-6
Molecular Formula	C25H21Cl2P · xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	(2-Chlorobenzyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride hydrate; (o-Chlorobenzyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride hydrate; 2-Chlorobenzyltriphenylphosphonium chloride hydrate; (2-Chlorophenyl)methyltriphenylphosphonium chloride hydrate; Phosphonium, [(2-chlorophenyl)methyl]triphenyl-, chloride, hydrate; Triphenyl(2-chlorobenzyl)phosphonium chloride hydrate; Wittig Reagent derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Chlorobenzyl)Triphenylphosphonium Chloride Hydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the product should be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term stability. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in polar organic solvents (e.g., DMF, DMSO, CH2Cl2)

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