Description

Tricyclohexyl Phosphine is a versatile tertiary phosphine ligand characterized by its bulky, electron-rich cyclohexyl substituents. This compound is a crucial catalyst component in various transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, enabling efficient bond formation in complex organic synthesis. It is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-purity ligands for homogeneous catalysis.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key ligand in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki, Heck, and Negishi couplings for C-C bond formation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science: Facilitates the synthesis of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other functional polymers.
• Hydroformylation & Hydrogenation: Serves as a ligand in rhodium and other metal complexes for olefin hydroformylation and selective hydrogenation processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic and organometallic chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclohexyl Phosphine
CAS No.	2622-14-2
Molecular Formula	C18H33P
Molecular Weight	280.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricyclohexylphosphine; Phosphorous Tricyclohexide; Tris(cyclohexyl)phosphine; PCy3; Cy3P; Tris-cyclohexylphosphine; Tricyclohexylphosphane
EINECS	220-067-8

Quality Control

Our Tricyclohexyl Phosphine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for catalytic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	80 - 84 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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