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Tri-n-butylphosphine, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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500 mL
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.
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
Specifications
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 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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