Tri-n-butylphosphine, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Tri-n-butylphosphine is used as a catalyst modifier in the cobalt-catalyzed hydroformylation of alkenes for industrial use. It is also used as a strong reducing agent and polymerization cross-linking catalyst. It is a used as an intermediate for phase transfer catalysts.

Solubility
Soluble in organic solvent such as heptane. Not miscible with water.

Notes
Air and moisture Sensitive. Store away from water/moisture and air. Store in cool dry place in tightly closed container.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 998-40-3
• Molecular Formula: C12H27P
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 202.32
• MDL Number: MFCD00009462
• InChI Key: TUQOTMZNTHZOKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tributylphosphine, tri-n-butylphosphine, phosphine, tributyl, tris butyl phosphine, tributylfosfin, tributylfosfin czech, tributyl-phosphane, unii-0o52fjr7wn, tri-n-butyl phosphine, tributyl phosphine tbp
• PubChem CID: 13831
• IUPAC Name: tributylphosphane
• SMILES: CCCCP(CCCC)CCCC

• Melting Point: -65°C
• Density: 0.82
• Boiling Point: 240°C
• Flash Point: >93°C (199°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.462
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN3254
• Beilstein: 1738261
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in organic solvent such as heptane. Not miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 202.32
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: Tri-n-butylphosphine

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H250-H302+H312-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H250-H252-H314-H318-H302-H312 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P222-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P302+P334-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.2; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: TRIBUTYLPHOSPHANE
EINECSNumber	213-651-2
RTECSNumber	SZ3270000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only