Description

Ethyltriphenylphosphonium Acetate is a versatile quaternary phosphonium salt with significant utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and a key reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, thereby enhancing reaction rates and yields under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for applications involving alkylation, condensation, and polymerization reactions.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): A highly effective catalyst for nucleophilic substitution, alkylation, and esterification reactions in biphasic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in the synthesis of specific polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Facilitates Wittig-type reactions and the generation of ylides for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Key for manufacturing flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyltriphenylphosphonium Acetate
CAS No.	35835-94-0
Molecular Formula	C22H23O2P
Molecular Weight	350.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyltriphenylphosphonium acetate; Acetic acid, compd. with ethyltriphenylphosphonium (1:1); Ethyltriphenylphosphonium acetate salt; ETPPA; (Ethyl)triphenylphosphonium acetate; Phosphonium, ethyltriphenyl-, acetate; Triphenylethylphosphonium acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyltriphenylphosphonium Acetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

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	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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