Description

Cyanomethyltri-n-Butylphosphonium Chloride is a versatile organophosphonium salt widely utilized as a key reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a stable phosphonium ylide precursor, facilitating critical carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Wittig Reaction Reagent: Serves as a crucial precursor for generating stabilized ylides used in the synthesis of alkenes, particularly α,β-unsaturated nitriles.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates requiring specific alkene functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where precise molecular architecture is needed.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D in methodology development and novel compound library synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanomethyltri-n-Butylphosphonium Chloride
CAS No.	82358-61-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₅ClNP
Molecular Weight	319.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Tri-n-Butyl(cyanomethyl)phosphonium Chloride; (Cyanomethyl)tributylphosphonium Chloride; Cyanomethyltributylphosphonium Chloride; Phosphonium, (cyanomethyl)tributyl-, chloride; Tributyl(cyanomethyl)phosphonium Chloride; Cyanomethyl-tri-n-butylphosphonium Chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyanomethyltri-n-Butylphosphonium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and titration methods, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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