Description

Dimethylhexylphosphine Oxide is a versatile organophosphorus compound widely utilized as a specialty ligand and extractant. Its primary value lies in its ability to selectively coordinate with various metal ions, making it a critical component in advanced separation and catalytic processes. This chemical is essential for industries such as hydrometallurgy for metal recovery, homogeneous catalysis for chemical synthesis, and pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing.

Application

• Solvent Extraction Ligand: Used in the selective separation and purification of precious and rare earth metals (e.g., platinum, palladium, lanthanides) from complex ores and solutions.
• Catalysis: Serves as a key ligand in homogeneous catalysis for organic synthesis reactions, including hydroformylation and hydrogenation.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of more complex phosphine oxide derivatives and other specialty organophosphorus compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a complexing agent in analytical methods for the detection and quantification of specific metal ions.
• Polymer Additive: Can function as a stabilizer or flame retardant synergist in certain polymer formulations.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethylhexylphosphine Oxide
CAS No.	28520-49-2
Molecular Formula	C8H19OP
Molecular Weight	162.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Dihexylphosphine Oxide; Hexylphosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester (related); Phosphine Oxide, Dihexyl-; Di-n-hexylphosphine Oxide; DHPO; n-Hexylphosphine Oxide, Di-; 1-Hexanephosphonic Acid, Diethyl Ester (isomer); Dihexylphosphane Oxide
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Quality Control

Our Dimethylhexylphosphine Oxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the precise requirements of industrial and research 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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