Description

Dicyclohexyloctylphosphine CAS NO 84878-58-0 is a specialized tertiary phosphine ligand, a key component in advanced catalytic systems. Its value lies in its ability to modulate catalyst activity and selectivity, which is critical for producing high-value, complex molecules with precision. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-purity ligands for cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: As a ligand in transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Negishi) for C-C and C-X bond formation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Enabling the synthesis of complex, chiral drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides requiring selective transformations.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Facilitating the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and electronic materials.
• Hydrogenation & Reduction: Serving as a ligand in asymmetric hydrogenation catalysts for the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acting as a co-catalyst or chain-transfer agent in olefin polymerization and other polymer modification processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for developing new catalytic methodologies and optimizing existing synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dicyclohexyloctylphosphine
CAS No.	84878-58-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₉P
Molecular Weight	310.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Octyl(dicyclohexyl)phosphine; Dicyclohexyl(octyl)phosphane; Dicyclohexyl-n-octylphosphine; n-Octyl(dicyclohexyl)phosphine; Phosphine, dicyclohexyloctyl-; (Octyl)dicyclohexylphosphine; Dicyclohexylphosphinooctane; Ligand for cross-coupling
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Quality Control

Our Dicyclohexyloctylphosphine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR (¹H, ³¹P), GC, and HPLC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reproducible results in sensitive catalytic processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, the container should be purged with inert gas after each opening to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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