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Ethyl Triphenyl Phosphonium Iodide — Pale cream to light yellow crystalline powder with an amber glass jar (illustrative image)C20H20IPCAS 4736-60-1
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Phase Transfer Catalysts

Ethyl Triphenyl Phosphonium Iodide

Quaternary phosphonium iodide used as a Wittig reagent precursor and catalyst in resin curing.

Ethyl triphenyl phosphonium iodide is a quaternary phosphonium salt used in organic synthesis, notably in Wittig olefination reactions, and as an active catalyst and promoter in the curing and advancement of phenolic and epoxy resins. Moisture limits, assay and packaging are confirmed against customer enquiry.

CAS number
4736-60-1
Formula
C20H20IP
Form
Crystalline powder

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Product information

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Product name
Ethyl Triphenyl Phosphonium Iodide
CAS number
4736-60-1
Molecular formula
C20H20IP
Molecular weight
418.25 g/mol
Physical form
Crystalline powder
Appearance
White to off-white crystalline powder
Typical grade offered
99%+
Melting point
161–166 °C
Purity / assay
Confirmed against your specification on enquiry
Packing
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Origin
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Documentation
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General technical information

General information: ethyl triphenyl phosphonium iodide is light-sensitive and hygroscopic; standard practice requires storage in light-resistant, sealed containers under dry conditions. This is general scientific context about the substance.

Chemical structure of Ethyl Triphenyl Phosphonium Iodide (C20H20IP)
Chemical structure · drawn from PubChem CID 78474

Applications

  • Wittig Reaction Reagent
  • Phase Transfer Catalysis
  • Phenolic & Epoxy Resin Curing
  • Organic Synthesis

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Also known as

  • ETPPI
  • Ethyltriphenylphosphonium iodide
  • (Ethyl)triphenylphosphonium iodide

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