Description

Isoamyltriphenylphosphonium Bromide is a versatile organophosphonium salt widely used as a key reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a robust and efficient ylide precursor for Wittig olefination reactions, enabling the synthesis of complex alkenes with high stereoselectivity. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries, where precise carbon-carbon double bond formation is critical.

Application

• Wittig Reaction Reagent: A fundamental precursor for generating stabilized ylides to synthesize substituted alkenes, dienes, and complex olefinic structures.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and key chiral building blocks requiring specific alkene geometries.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of insecticide and herbicide intermediates that contain olefinic functional groups.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Facilitates the creation of specialized monomers and polymers with tailored properties through controlled olefination.
• Fine Chemical Production: Applied in the multistep synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a standard reagent in methodological development and catalysis studies within organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isoamyltriphenylphosphonium Bromide
CAS No.	28322-40-9
Molecular Formula	C23H26BrP
Molecular Weight	413.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoamyltriphenylphosphonium Bromide; (3-Methylbutyl)triphenylphosphonium Bromide; Triphenyl(3-methylbutyl)phosphonium Bromide; Phosphonium, (3-methylbutyl)triphenyl-, bromide; P-(3-Methylbutyl)triphenylphosphonium Bromide; Isoamyl Triphenyl Phosphonium Bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Isoamyltriphenylphosphonium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. 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. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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) 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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