Description

1,8-Octanediyl-Bis(Tributylphosphonium) Dibromide is a high-purity quaternary phosphonium salt with a long-chain alkyl linker, serving as a versatile and efficient phase-transfer catalyst and ionic liquid precursor. Its structure provides unique advantages in facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in specialized organic syntheses. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in advanced materials science, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty polymer production.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Employed in nucleophilic substitution, alkylation, and polymerization reactions where it mediates between aqueous and organic phases.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor or component for creating task-specific ionic liquids with tailored properties for green chemistry applications.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce cationic functionality or as a cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts cationic charges or specific functional groups to material surfaces for improved adhesion or antimicrobial properties.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic systems and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Octanediyl-Bis(Tributylphosphonium) Dibromide
CAS No.	131526-14-2
Molecular Formula	C32H68Br2P2
Molecular Weight	690.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Octane-1,8-diylbis(tributylphosphonium) dibromide; 1,8-Bis(tributylphosphonium)octane dibromide; Tributyl(8-(tributylphosphonio)octyl)phosphonium dibromide; C8-TBP Dibromide; Octamethylene bis(tributylphosphonium bromide); Long-chain bis-quaternary phosphonium salt; Phase transfer catalyst PTC-C8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,8-Octanediyl-Bis(Tributylphosphonium) Dibromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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