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Methoxymethyl Triphenyl Phosphonium Chloride — Off-white fine powder spilling from a glass beaker (illustrative image)C20H20ClOPCAS 4009-98-7
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Phase Transfer Catalysts

Methoxymethyl Triphenyl Phosphonium Chloride

Wittig reagent precursor for one-carbon aldehyde homologation and stereoselective alkene synthesis.

Methoxymethyl triphenyl phosphonium chloride is a versatile phosphonium salt used extensively in organic synthesis as a Wittig reagent for carbonyl homologation. Reaction with aldehydes and ketones generates methoxyalkenes (enol ethers) that hydrolyze directly to the homologated aldehydes. It is an essential reagent in the total synthesis of natural products, pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Assay and packaging confirmed per enquiry.

CAS number
4009-98-7
Formula
C20H20ClOP
Form
Crystalline powder

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Product information

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Product name
Methoxymethyl Triphenyl Phosphonium Chloride
CAS number
4009-98-7
Molecular formula
C20H20ClOP
Molecular weight
342.80 g/mol
Physical form
Crystalline powder
Appearance
White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Typical grade offered
98%+
Melting point
185–195 °C (dec.)
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: methoxymethyl triphenyl phosphonium chloride is hygroscopic and may decompose if exposed to excessive moisture or heat. Stored under dry conditions. This represents general scientific information.

Chemical structure of Methoxymethyl Triphenyl Phosphonium Chloride (C20H20ClOP)
Chemical structure · drawn from PubChem CID 2723799

Applications

  • Wittig Homologation
  • Carbonyl Homologation to Aldehydes
  • Pharmaceutical Synthesis
  • Phase Transfer Catalysis

Listed applications describe where this type of material is commonly used. Suitability for your process should be confirmed against the specification agreed for your order.

Also known as

  • MMPPC
  • MTPC
  • (Methoxymethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride
  • Triphenyl(methoxymethyl)phosphonium chloride

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