Description

(2-Pyridinylmethyl)Triphenylphosphonium Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive phosphonium salt, widely recognized as a key reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its utility as a stable ylide precursor for the Wittig reaction, enabling the efficient synthesis of alkenes and complex organic frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise carbon-carbon bond formation is critical.

Application

• Wittig Olefination Reactions: As a precursor to stabilized ylides for the synthesis of alkenes, particularly those conjugated with aromatic or heteroaromatic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the construction of key molecular scaffolds for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex molecules for crop protection agents and pesticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized phosphine ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Applied in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Pyridinylmethyl)Triphenylphosphonium Chloride
CAS No.	38700-15-1
Molecular Formula	C24H21ClNP
Molecular Weight	389.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Triphenyl(2-pyridylmethyl)phosphonium chloride; (2-Pyridylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride; 2-Pyridylmethyltriphenylphosphonium chloride; (Pyridin-2-ylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride; P-(2-Pyridinylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride; 2-(Triphenylphosphoniomethyl)pyridine chloride; Phosphonium, (2-pyridinylmethyl)triphenyl-, chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Pyridinylmethyl)Triphenylphosphonium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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