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Tetraphenylphosphonium bromide, 98+%
Description
Tetraphenylphosphonium bromide is a supporting electrolyte for the electroreduction of buckminsterfullerene. It is used to extract heavy metals from aqueous solution as ion-association complexes
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Tetraphenylphosphonium bromide is a supporting electrolyte for the electroreduction of buckminsterfullerene. It is used to extract heavy metals from aqueous solution as ion-association complexes
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. It is hygroscopic in nature. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 296°C to 302°C |
Quantity | 10 g |
Beilstein | 3922383 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Merck Index | 14,9237 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 419.31 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Tetraphenylphosphonium bromide |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 220-393-4 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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