Description

1,10-Decamethylenebis(Triphenylphosphonium Bromide) is a high-purity, bifunctional phosphonium salt widely utilized as a versatile reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a phase-transfer catalyst and a precursor for generating reactive ylides, enabling critical carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in alkylation and other key transformations.
• Wittig Reaction Intermediate: Serves as a precursor for generating stabilized ylides used in the stereoselective synthesis of alkenes, a cornerstone reaction in fine chemical production.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Employed as a catalyst or co-catalyst in the synthesis of specific polymers and resins, influencing molecular weight and polymer structure.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug intermediates requiring precise olefination steps.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a functional component or templating agent in the development of advanced materials, including ionic liquids and supramolecular assemblies.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Applied in the synthesis of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that require specific alkene functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,10-Decamethylenebis(Triphenylphosphonium Bromide)
CAS No.	917-20-4
Molecular Formula	C46H48Br2P2
Molecular Weight	806.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Decamethylenebis(triphenylphosphonium bromide); 1,10-Bis(triphenylphosphonium)decane dibromide; Decane-1,10-diylbis(triphenylphosphonium) dibromide; Dodecylbis(triphenylphosphonium) bromide (common misnomer); 1,10-Bis(triphenylphosphonio)decane dibromide; TPP-10 dibromide; Phase transfer catalyst PTC-10; NSC 163066
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,10-Decamethylenebis(Triphenylphosphonium Bromide) is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and research materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and titration, is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and performance in your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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