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Triphenylphosphine oxide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAA1245522
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Triphenylphosphine oxide is used as a catalyst, Lewis base, ligand for metals and starting material for the preparation of other phosphorus compounds. It is also used in epoxidations, Michael reactions and coupling reactions. It reacts with copper(II) halides and form coordination complexes of Copper(II). Further, it acts as a crystallization aid for chemical compounds. In addition to this, it is used for processing, extraction, separation and spectrophotometric determination of cadmium and mercury.

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
Triphenylphosphine oxide is used as a catalyst, Lewis base, ligand for metals and starting material for the preparation of other phosphorus compounds. It is also used in epoxidations, Michael reactions and coupling reactions. It reacts with copper(II) halides and form coordination complexes of Copper(II). Further, it acts as a crystallization aid for chemical compounds. In addition to this, it is used for processing, extraction, separation and spectrophotometric determination of cadmium and mercury.

Solubility
Soluble in polar organic solvents. Slightly soluble in hexane and diethyl ether. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 791-28-6
Molecular Formula C18H15OP
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 278.29
MDL Number MFCD00002080 MFCD03458802
InChI Key FIQMHBFVRAXMOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym triphenylphosphine oxide, phosphine oxide, triphenyl, triphenyl phosphorus oxide, triphenyl phosphine oxide, triphenylphosphane oxide, tppo, triphenylphosphineoxide, ph3po, diphenylphosphoroso benzene, triphenylphosphanoxid
PubChem CID 13097
ChEBI CHEBI:36601
IUPAC Name diphenylphosphorylbenzene
SMILES O=P(C1=CC=CC=C1)(C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1

Specifications

Melting Point 153°C to 159°C
Density 1.2
Boiling Point 360°C
Flash Point 180°C (356°F)
Quantity 100 g
Beilstein 745854
Solubility Information Soluble in polar organic solvents. Slightly soluble in hexane and diethyl ether. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 278.29
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Triphenylphosphine oxide
Hazard Category H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H302
Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 212-338-8
RTECSNumber SZ1676000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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