Description

Tricyclohexylphosphine Sulfide is a versatile organophosphorus compound that serves as a key ligand and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a robust and selective ligand for transition metal catalysts, particularly in challenging reactions. This makes it an essential material for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity, reliable reagents for process development and scale-up.

Application

• Catalyst Ligand in Cross-Coupling Reactions: Used as a phosphine ligand in palladium-catalyzed Suzuki, Heck, and Negishi couplings for constructing complex organic molecules.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where precise stereochemical control is required.
• Agrochemical Production: Serves as a building block or catalyst component in the manufacture of advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and polymeric materials.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a precursor or ligand in the synthesis of phosphorescent emitters and electron-transport materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploratory synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclohexylphosphine Sulfide
CAS No.	42201-98-9
Molecular Formula	C18H33PS
Molecular Weight	312.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricyclohexylphosphine sulfide; Tris(cyclohexyl)phosphine sulfide; Phosphinothioic acid, tricyclohexyl-; Tricyclohexylphosphine sulphide; PCy3S; Tris(cyclohexyl)phosphine sulphide; Cyclohexylphosphine sulfide, tricyclo-; Triscyclohexylphosphine sulfide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tricyclohexylphosphine Sulfide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for catalytic and synthetic applications. 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

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	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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