Description

1,3-Bis(Diphenylphosphinomethyl)Benzene is a sophisticated, bidentate phosphine ligand with a rigid meta-xylene backbone. This compound matters for its ability to form highly active and selective metal complexes, particularly in catalytic processes requiring precise steric and electronic control. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-performance catalysts for cross-coupling, hydrogenation, and hydroformylation reactions.

Application

• As a key ligand in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Negishi) for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• In the development of homogeneous catalysts for selective hydrogenation and hydroformylation processes.
• For the synthesis of advanced organometallic complexes used in material science and organic electronics.
• As a chelating agent in transition metal chemistry to stabilize reactive metal centers.
• In academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic methodologies and reaction mechanisms.
• Potential use in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(Diphenylphosphinomethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	89756-88-7
Molecular Formula	C32H28P2
Molecular Weight	474.51 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis[(diphenylphosphino)methyl]benzene; m-Xylylenebis(diphenylphosphine); m-XDPP; 1,3-Bis(diphenylphosphanylmethyl)benzene; m-Bis(diphenylphosphinomethyl)benzene; DIPHOS-m-Xylene; Bidentate Phosphine Ligand m-XDPP; (1,3-Phenylene)bis(methylenebis(diphenylphosphine))
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(Diphenylphosphinomethyl)Benzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	148 - 152 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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