Description

Butoxydiphenylphosphine is a versatile organophosphorus compound widely used as a ligand in transition metal catalysis. Its primary value lies in its ability to modulate the reactivity and selectivity of metal catalysts, particularly in cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions. This makes it an essential intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel synthetic pathways.

Application

• Catalytic Ligand in Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key component in palladium-catalyzed Suzuki, Heck, and Stille couplings for forming carbon-carbon bonds in complex molecule synthesis.
• Hydrogenation Catalyst Systems: Used as a modifying ligand in rhodium and ruthenium complexes for the selective reduction of alkenes, ketones, and other functional groups.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) by enabling efficient and selective catalytic steps.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require precise molecular architectures.
• Polymerization Catalyst Modifier: Can be used to fine-tune catalyst performance in olefin polymerization and other polymer synthesis processes.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block or ligand precursor in the development of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Potential use in creating chiral ligand systems for enantioselective catalysis, critical for producing single-isomer compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butoxydiphenylphosphine
CAS No.	3030-90-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₉OP
Molecular Weight	258.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl diphenylphosphinite; Diphenylbutoxyphosphine; (Butoxy)diphenylphosphine; Phosphinous acid, P,P-diphenyl-, butyl ester; Butyl diphenylphosphonite; Butoxydiphenylphosphane; NSC 163081
EINECS	221-207-5

Quality Control

Our Butoxydiphenylphosphine is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC, identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, and impurity profiling to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, containers should be purged with inert gas after each opening to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.