Description

Methyltriphenylphosphonium Phenolate is a specialized organophosphorus salt widely used as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a highly effective ylide precursor for Wittig olefination reactions, enabling the synthesis of alkenes from carbonyl compounds. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries seeking to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Wittig Reaction Reagent: A key precursor for generating methylenetriphenylphosphorane ylide to convert aldehydes and ketones into terminal alkenes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the construction of olefin-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex natural product analogs.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specific insecticide and herbicide intermediates that require alkene functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Facilitates the synthesis of monomers and building blocks for polymers and functional organic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Applied in custom synthesis and scale-up processes for specialty chemicals requiring precise alkene installation.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploratory organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyltriphenylphosphonium Phenolate
CAS No.	94231-04-6
Molecular Formula	C25H23OP
Molecular Weight	370.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyltriphenylphosphonium Phenoxide; Phenol, ion(1-), methyltriphenylphosphonium; Methyltriphenylphosphonium Phenate; Triphenylmethylphosphonium Phenolate; (Methyl)triphenylphosphonium Phenolate; Wittig Reagent Precursor; MTPP Phenolate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyltriphenylphosphonium Phenolate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and HPLC, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and opened under a dry, inert atmosphere when possible to maintain product integrity.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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