Description

Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Tetrachlorocadmate is a specialized organometallic salt complex, primarily utilized as a versatile catalyst and reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique structure, which combines a phosphonium cation with a tetrachlorocadmate anion, enabling specific transformations that are difficult to achieve with other catalysts. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for developing novel synthetic pathways and manufacturing high-value intermediates.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Employed as a Lewis acid catalyst for various coupling, cyclization, and polymerization reactions.
• Reagent for Phosphonium Salt Formation: Acts as a precursor or transfer agent for introducing the benzyltriphenylphosphonium moiety into target molecules.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of novel ionic liquids, coordination polymers, and advanced materials with specific electronic properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Facilitates the synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through specialized catalytic steps.
• Polymer Chemistry: Applied in the catalysis of ring-opening polymerizations or the synthesis of functionalized polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for methodological development and exploring new reaction mechanisms in organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Tetrachlorocadmate
CAS No.	68214-25-5
Molecular Formula	C25H22P·CdCl4 or [C6H5CH2P(C6H5)3]+[CdCl4]2-
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Tetrachlorocadmate(II); Tetrachlorocadmate(2-) Benzyltriphenylphosphonium; Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Cadmium Tetrachloride; [Benzyl(triphenyl)phosphonium] [tetrachlorocadmate]; BTPP Tetrachlorocadmate; Phosphonium, benzyltriphenyl-, tetrachlorocadmate(2-) (2:1); Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Cadmium Chloride Complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Tetrachlorocadmate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. While specific grades can be produced, all materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, which may include NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be kept under inert conditions if long-term stability is required. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥95% (Research Grade)
Cadmium (Cd) Content	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl) Content	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%

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