Description

(Chloromethyl)Triphenylphosphonium Iodide is a versatile and highly reactive organophosphorus salt widely used as a key reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a stable ylide precursor for the Wittig reaction, facilitating the efficient formation of carbon-carbon double bonds to synthesize alkenes. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise olefination is required for building complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Wittig Olefination Reagent: A fundamental reagent for the synthesis of alkenes from carbonyl compounds (aldehydes and ketones), crucial in constructing pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules requiring specific alkene functionalities.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that contain olefinic structures.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Facilitates the creation of specialized monomers and polymers with tailored properties for advanced materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A staple reagent in research laboratories for methodological development and the exploration of new synthetic pathways.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Used in synthesizing conjugated organic molecules for electronic and optoelectronic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Chloromethyl)Triphenylphosphonium Iodide
CAS No.	68089-86-1
Molecular Formula	C19H17ClIP
Molecular Weight	438.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Triphenylphosphonium chloromethyl iodide; Chloromethyltriphenylphosphonium iodide; (Chloromethyl)triphenylphosphonium iodide; (Chloromethyl)triphenylphosphonium iodide salt; Phosphonium, (chloromethyl)triphenyl-, iodide; Chloromethyl(triphenyl)phosphonium iodide; (Chloromethyl)triphenylphosphane iodide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Chloromethyl)Triphenylphosphonium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 should be handled under dry conditions 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.