Description

(2-Benzyloxyethyl)Triphenylphosphonium Bromide is a high-purity, organophosphorus quaternary salt widely utilized as a key reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a stable ylide precursor for Wittig olefination reactions, enabling the efficient construction of complex alkene frameworks. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks for novel molecule creation.

Application

• Wittig Reaction Reagent: Serves as a crucial precursor for generating stabilized ylides to synthesize substituted alkenes and complex olefins.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the construction of key alkene segments for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of herbicide and pesticide intermediates requiring specific alkene functionalities.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: A valuable building block for creating conjugated organic molecules used in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Facilitates the introduction of benzyloxyethyl functional groups into polymers and specialty surfactants.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development and novel compound library synthesis in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Benzyloxyethyl)Triphenylphosphonium Bromide
CAS No.	103535-06-4
Molecular Formula	C27H26BrOP
Molecular Weight	477.37 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Benzyloxy)ethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide; [2-(Phenylmethoxy)ethyl]triphenylphosphonium bromide; (2-Benzyloxy-ethyl)-triphenyl-phosphonium bromide; Triphenyl(2-benzyloxyethyl)phosphonium bromide; Phosphonium, (2-(benzyloxy)ethyl)triphenyl-, bromide; Benzyl 2-(triphenylphosphonio)ethyl ether bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Benzyloxyethyl)Triphenylphosphonium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability and performance.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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