Description

Butyldiphenylphosphine CAS NO 6372-41-4 is a versatile organophosphorus compound widely used as a ligand in transition metal catalysis. Its value lies in its ability to modulate the reactivity and selectivity of metal catalysts, particularly in cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions. This chemical is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise molecular construction is critical.

Application

• Catalytic Ligand in Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key component in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for synthesizing complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the catalytic production of herbicides, fungicides, and other active ingredients requiring selective bond formation.
• Fine Chemical and Specialty Polymer Manufacturing: Facilitates catalytic processes for creating high-value specialty chemicals and functional polymers.
• Hydrogenation and Hydrosilylation Catalysis: Serves as a ligand for rhodium or ruthenium catalysts in selective reduction reactions.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for developing new catalytic methodologies and exploring novel reaction pathways.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyldiphenylphosphine
CAS No.	6372-41-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₉P
Molecular Weight	242.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyldiphenylphosphane; n-Butyldiphenylphosphine; Diphenylbutylphosphine; Butyl(diphenyl)phosphine; Phosphine, butyldiphenyl-; BDPP; n-BuPPh₂
EINECS	228-914-6

Quality Control

Our Butyldiphenylphosphine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (GC/HPLC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for catalytic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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 place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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