Description

(Mercaptomethyl)Diphenylphosphine Oxide is a specialized organophosphorus compound featuring a unique mercaptomethyl functional group. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis, offering distinct reactivity for constructing complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications requiring precise molecular design.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring phosphorus or sulfur incorporation.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Serves as a precursor for generating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis, such as cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter properties like adhesion, flame retardancy, or stability.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of new organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and surface modifiers.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing the (mercaptomethyl)diphenylphosphine moiety into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Mercaptomethyl)Diphenylphosphine Oxide
CAS No.	324753-14-2
Molecular Formula	C13H13OPS
Molecular Weight	248.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphenyl(mercaptomethyl)phosphine Oxide; (Mercaptomethyl)diphenylphosphine Oxide; (Mercaptomethyl)diphenyl-oxophosphorane; Mercaptomethyldiphenylphosphine Oxide; (Diphenylphosphinyl)methanethiol; α-Mercaptobenzyl diphenylphosphine oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Mercaptomethyl)Diphenylphosphine Oxide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets the rigorous standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, containers should be kept sealed and only opened in a controlled environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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