(4-Carboxybutyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide, 98%

Description

CAS: 17814-85-6 | C23H24BrO2P | 443.32 g/mol

Phosphonium salt is a key intermediate for manufacture of some types of prostaglandins, which are subsequently used as active ingredients of both human and veterinary drugs.

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Applications
Phosphonium salt is a key intermediate for manufacture of some types of prostaglandins, which are subsequently used as active ingredients of both human and veterinary drugs.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, methanol and soluble water. Insoluble in toluene and hexane.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in dry place. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 17814-85-6
• Molecular Formula: C23H24BrO2P
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 443.32
• MDL Number: MFCD00011906
• InChI Key: MLOSJPZSZWUDSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-carboxybutyl triphenylphosphonium bromide, phosphonium, 4-carboxybutyl triphenyl-, bromide, 4-carboxybutyl triphenylphosphanium bromide, carboxybutyltriphenylphosphonium bromide, 5-triphenylphosphonio pentanoic acid bromide, 4-carboxybutyl-triphenylphosphonium bromide, triphenyl 4-carboxybutyl phosphonium bromide, 4-carboxybutyl triphenyl phosphonium bromide
• PubChem CID: 161236
• IUPAC Name: 4-carboxybutyl(triphenyl)phosphanium;bromide
• SMILES: [Br-].OC(=O)CCCC[P+](C1=CC=CC=C1)(C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 205°C to 209°C
• Flash Point: 195°C (383°F)
• Linear Formula: HO₂C(CH₂)₄P(C₆H₅)₃Br
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 3586477
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol,methanol and soluble water. Insoluble in toluene and hexane.
• Formula Weight: 443.33
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: (4-Carboxybutyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	241-782-5
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only