Description

Triphenyl-(2-Pyridinylmethyl)-Phosphonium Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive quaternary phosphonium salt, serving as a crucial precursor and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate key transformations, such as Wittig olefination and phase-transfer catalysis, enabling the efficient production of complex molecules. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Wittig Reaction Reagent: A key precursor for generating stabilized ylides used in the synthesis of alkenes, particularly for constructing complex pharmaceutical intermediates and natural products.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, improving yields and reaction rates in alkylation, esterification, and other industrial processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other biologically active molecules requiring specific alkene geometries.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides where specific olefinic bonds are critical for activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block or catalyst in the development of novel polymers, ligands, and ionic liquids.
• Organic Synthesis & Methodology Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial research labs exploring new catalytic cycles and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triphenyl-(2-Pyridinylmethyl)-Phosphonium Bromide
CAS No.	73870-22-1
Molecular Formula	C24H21BrNP
Molecular Weight	434.31 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Pyridinylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide; Triphenyl(2-pyridylmethyl)phosphonium bromide; 2-Pyridylmethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide; (Pyridin-2-ylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide; P-(2-Pyridylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide; Phosphonium, triphenyl(2-pyridinylmethyl)-, bromide (1:1); Triphenyl(2-pyridylmethyl)phosphonium bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Triphenyl-(2-Pyridinylmethyl)-Phosphonium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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