Description

(2-Methylbenzyl)Triphenylphosphonium Chloride CAS NO 63368-36-5 is a versatile organophosphorus compound widely used as a key reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a highly effective Wittig reagent, enabling the synthesis of alkenes from carbonyl compounds with precise stereochemical control. This makes it an indispensable material for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Wittig Olefination Reactions: A fundamental reagent for the synthesis of alkenes, particularly useful for generating substituted styrene derivatives and other complex olefins.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Employed in the construction of key carbon-carbon double bonds for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of specific intermediates for crop protection agents and pesticides.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized phosphine ligands used in catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Applied in the synthesis of organic building blocks for polymers, liquid crystals, and other functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A staple reagent in laboratories for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Methylbenzyl)Triphenylphosphonium Chloride
CAS No.	63368-36-5
Molecular Formula	C26H24ClP
Molecular Weight	402.89 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Methylbenzyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride; o-Methylbenzyltriphenylphosphonium chloride; (2-Methylphenyl)methyltriphenylphosphonium chloride; α-Methyl-o-tolyltriphenylphosphonium chloride; Triphenyl(2-methylbenzyl)phosphonium chloride; Phosphonium, (2-methylbenzyl)triphenyl-, chloride; Wittig reagent o-methylbenzyl; (o-Tolylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Methylbenzyl)Triphenylphosphonium Chloride 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 synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

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 or in a desiccator 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%
Solubility	Soluble in polar organic solvents (e.g., DMF, DMSO, CH2Cl2)

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