Description

(Isopropyloxycarbonylmethyl)Triphenylphonium Bromide is a specialized organophosphonium salt used as a key reagent in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile ylide precursor, enabling critical carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions under mild conditions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A crucial building block for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the synthesis of complex esters and olefins via Wittig and related reactions.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the development and scale-up of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkene functionalities.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, facilitating new reaction pathways and catalysis studies.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where precise stereochemistry is required.
• Process Chemistry Optimization: Used to develop efficient, scalable synthetic routes in pilot plants and commercial manufacturing settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Isopropyloxycarbonylmethyl)Triphenylphonium Bromide
CAS No.	159377-42-1
Molecular Formula	C23H24BrO2P
Molecular Weight	443.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Isopropyl (triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetate Bromide; (Isopropoxycarbonylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium Bromide; Triphenyl(2-isopropoxy-2-oxoethyl)phosphonium Bromide; (Carboxyisopropylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium Bromide; (2-Isopropoxy-2-oxoethyl)triphenylphosphonium Bromide; Wittig Reagent Ester Derivative; Phosphonium Salt Reagent
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Isopropyloxycarbonylmethyl)Triphenylphonium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.