Description

(1-Octyl)Triphenylphosphonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary phosphonium salt with significant utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and a versatile reagent in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize complex molecules and fine chemicals.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): A key catalyst for alkylation, esterification, and other nucleophilic substitution reactions in biphasic systems.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block and reagent in the synthesis of complex organic compounds, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a catalyst or initiator in polymerization reactions and in the modification of polymer properties.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a surfactant or templating agent in the development of novel materials, such as ionic liquids and advanced composites.
• Laboratory Reagent: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Octyl)Triphenylphosphonium Bromide
CAS No.	42036-78-2
Molecular Formula	C26H32BrP
Molecular Weight	455.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Octyltriphenylphosphonium Bromide; n-Octyltriphenylphosphonium Bromide; Triphenyloctylphosphonium Bromide; 1-Octyltriphenylphosphonium Bromide; Phosphonium, octyltriphenyl-, bromide; Octyl(triphenyl)phosphonium Bromide; OTPPB
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (1-Octyl)Triphenylphosphonium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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