Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is used for methylenation through the Wittig reaction. It is utilized in the synthesis of an enyne and 9-isopropenyl -phenanthrene by using sodium amide as reagent. It is a lipophilic molecule and used to deliver molecules to specific cell components. Further, it acts as an antineoplastic agent.

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Applications
Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is used for methylenation through the Wittig reaction. It is utilized in the synthesis of an enyne and 9-isopropenyl -phenanthrene by using sodium amide as reagent. It is a lipophilic molecule and used to deliver molecules to specific cell components. Further, it acts as an antineoplastic agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1779-49-3
• Molecular Formula: C19H18BrP
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 357.23
• MDL Number: MFCD00011804
• InChI Key: LSEFCHWGJNHZNT-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide, methyltriphenylphosphanium bromide, triphenylmethylphosphonium bromide, methyl triphenylphosphonium bromide, methyl triphenyl phosphonium bromide, phosphonium, methyltriphenyl-, bromide, methyltriphenylphosphoniumbromide, methyl-triphenyl-phosphonium bromide
• PubChem CID: 74505
• IUPAC Name: methyl(triphenyl)phosphanium;bromide
• SMILES: [Br-].C[P+](C1=CC=CC=C1)(C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 231°C to 234°C
• Assay Percent Range: ≥98%
• Quantity: 1000 g
• UN Number: UN2811
• Beilstein: 3599467
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 357.24
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Methyl triphenylphosphonium bromide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl triphenylphosphonium bromide

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