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: 250 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

Hazard Category	H301-H335-H500
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P301+P310-P304+P340-P312-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	217-218-9
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only