Description

1,3-Benzodithiol-2-Yltriphenyl Phosphonium Tetrafluoroborate is a specialized organosulfur and phosphorus-based reagent, widely recognized for its utility as a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile precursor for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for complex transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific sulfur-containing heterocycles.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used as a key reagent in Wittig-type reactions and other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes to introduce functionalized moieties.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its unique benzodithiole structure.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, such as conductive polymers and charge-transport materials.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Can be utilized in the preparation of ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Benzodithiol-2-Yltriphenyl Phosphonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	62217-34-9
Molecular Formula	C25H20BF4PS2
Molecular Weight	502.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Triphenyl(1,3-benzodithiol-2-ylidene)phosphonium Tetrafluoroborate; 1,3-Benzodithiol-2-Ylidene Triphenylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate; 2-(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)-1,3-benzodithiole Tetrafluoroborate; Benzodithiol Phosphonium Salt; BDT-Phosphonium BF4; (1,3-Benzodithiol-2-yl)triphenylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Benzodithiol-2-Yltriphenyl Phosphonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can compromise product integrity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.