Description

(Cyclohexylmethyl) Triphenylphosphonium Iodide is a high-purity organophosphonium salt widely used as a key reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a robust Wittig reagent, enabling the efficient and selective formation of carbon-carbon double bonds to synthesize complex olefins and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise molecular construction is critical.

Application

• Wittig Olefination Reactions: As a stabilized ylide precursor for the synthesis of alkenes, particularly those with sterically demanding or complex substituents.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: For constructing key olefinic intermediates in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of specialized herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkene motifs.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for electronic displays.
• Polymer & Specialty Chemical Production: For modifying polymer chains and creating custom monomers with specific functional groups.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile building block in methodological development and scale-up chemistry for novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Cyclohexylmethyl) Triphenylphosphonium Iodide
CAS No.	91312-70-8
Molecular Formula	C25H28IP
Molecular Weight	486.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Triphenyl(cyclohexylmethyl)phosphonium iodide; Cyclohexylmethyltriphenylphosphonium iodide; Phosphonium, (cyclohexylmethyl)triphenyl-, iodide (1:1); (Cyclohexylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium iodide; (Cyclohexanemethyl)triphenylphosphonium iodide; Cyclohexylmethyl-triphenylphosphonium iodide; (Cyclohexylmethyl)-triphenylphosphonium iodide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Cyclohexylmethyl) Triphenylphosphonium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with customer specifications and internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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