Description

(3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)-Triphenylphosphonium Chloride is a high-purity phosphonium salt reagent, widely utilized as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a stabilized ylide precursor for the Wittig reaction, enabling the efficient construction of carbon-carbon double bonds to form substituted alkenes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Wittig Olefination Reagent: A crucial precursor for generating stabilized ylides to synthesize (E)- or (Z)-configured alkenes with high selectivity.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, including potential candidates for central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Academic & Process R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development and scaling new synthetic routes in research laboratories.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Used in the synthesis of organic electronic materials requiring specific alkene linkages.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)-Triphenylphosphonium Chloride
CAS No.	63368-34-3
Molecular Formula	C27H26ClO2P
Molecular Weight	448.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Veratryl Triphenylphosphonium Chloride; (3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)triphenylphosphonium Chloride; 3,4-Dimethoxybenzyltriphenylphosphonium Chloride; Triphenyl(3,4-dimethoxybenzyl)phosphonium Chloride; Phosphonium, (3,4-dimethoxybenzyl)triphenyl-, chloride; Veratryl Triphenyl Phosphonium Chloride; (Veratryl)triphenylphosphonium Chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)-Triphenylphosphonium Chloride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening 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.