Description

Dicyclohexylmethylphosphine, 98+% is a high-purity tertiary phosphine ligand, a key building block in advanced organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Its value lies in its steric and electronic properties, which are crucial for tuning the activity and selectivity of transition metal catalysts. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel synthetic routes and catalytic processes. CAS No. 50420-46-7.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: As a versatile ligand in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Negishi) for C-C and C-X bond formation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: In the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly where chiral or sterically demanding phosphine ligands are required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: For creating active ingredients in pesticides and herbicides through catalytic hydrogenation or carbonylation steps.
• Polymerization Catalysts: A component in catalyst systems for olefin polymerization and other polymer synthesis applications.
• Material Science Research: In the development of novel organometallic complexes for electronic or photonic materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serving as a precursor or auxiliary ligand for chiral catalysts used in enantioselective transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dicyclohexylmethylphosphine, 98+%
CAS No.	50420-46-7
Molecular Formula	C13H25P
Molecular Weight	212.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyldicyclohexylphosphine; Dicyclohexyl(methyl)phosphane; Methylbis(cyclohexyl)phosphine; (Cyclohexyl)2PCH3; Phosphine, methyldicyclohexyl-; Dicyclohexylmethylphosphane; PCy2Me
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Quality Control

Our Dicyclohexylmethylphosphine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and NMR, to ensure the minimum 98% purity specification is met. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and moisture-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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