Description

Butyldihexylphosphine Oxide is a specialized organophosphorus compound used as a versatile extractant and ligand in advanced chemical processes. Its unique structure provides excellent selectivity and efficiency in the separation and purification of valuable metals and rare earth elements. This high-purity chemical is essential for industries involved in hydrometallurgy, catalyst development, and advanced material synthesis, where precise molecular interaction is critical.

Application

• Solvent Extraction Agent: A key extractant for the separation and recovery of rare earth elements (e.g., lanthanides), zirconium, hafnium, and other transition metals from aqueous solutions.
• Catalyst Ligand: Serves as a ligand in homogeneous catalysis, particularly in cross-coupling and hydroformylation reactions, to enhance selectivity and yield.
• Hydrometallurgical Processing: Used in the purification and refining of metals from ores and recycled electronic waste (e-waste).
• Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing: Employed in the selective extraction of actinides and fission products in nuclear industry applications.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing more complex phosphine oxide derivatives and specialty surfactants.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a complexing agent in analytical techniques for the preconcentration and detection of trace metal ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyldihexylphosphine Oxide
CAS No.	73986-80-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₅OP
Molecular Weight	274.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl-di-n-hexylphosphine oxide; Dihexylbutylphosphine oxide; n-Butyldihexylphosphine oxide; BDHPO; (Butyl)(dihexyl)phosphine oxide; Phosphine oxide, butyldihexyl-; Butyl-dihexylphosphane oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Butyldihexylphosphine Oxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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