Description

Triphenyl(2-Pyridylmethyl)Phosphonium Chloride Hydrochloride is a versatile and highly reactive phosphonium salt, a key intermediate in organic synthesis and catalysis. Its primary value lies in its role as a potent phase-transfer catalyst and a precursor for generating ylides used in Wittig olefination reactions to form carbon-carbon double bonds. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity building blocks for complex molecule synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating olefin-containing drug molecules via Wittig reactions.
• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Functions as an effective phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, improving yield and efficiency.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and production of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the introduction of specific alkene groups is required.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing functionalized polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry and for exploring new catalytic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances that require precise alkene synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Triphenyl(2-Pyridylmethyl)Phosphonium Chloride Hydrochloride
CAS No.	99662-46-1
Molecular Formula	C24H22Cl2NP
Molecular Weight	426.31 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Pyridylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium Chloride Hydrochloride; Triphenyl(2-pyridinylmethyl)phosphonium Chloride Hydrochloride; 2-Pyridylmethyltriphenylphosphonium Chloride Hydrochloride; Phenylbis(2-pyridylmethyl)phosphonium Chloride Hydrochloride (common misnomer); (Pyridin-2-ylmethyl)triphenylphosphonium Dichloride; Wittig Reagent Precursor; PTC Catalyst
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Quality Control

Our Triphenyl(2-Pyridylmethyl)Phosphonium Chloride Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation upon exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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