Tribuylphosphine

CAS: 998-40-3

Category: Organic Intermediates

PurityTechnical Grade ≥95%; Reagent Grade ≥97%; High-Purity Grade ≥99%
Molecular FormulaC12H27P
Molecular Weight202.32
AppearanceColorless to pale yellow transparent liquid with a characteristic phosphine odor
Packaging25 mL, 100 mL, 500 mL, 1 L amber glass bottle under nitrogen; 5 L, 25 L stainless steel or fluorinated HDPE container
Testing IndicatorsAppearance — Visual inspection; Identification — FTIR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and 31P NMR; Assay/Purity — GC-FID or GC-MS; Tributylphosphine oxide — GC or HPLC; Water content — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E203); Density — ASTM D4052; Refractive index — ASTM D1218; Residual solvents — GC; Elemental impurities — ICP-MS or ICP-OES; Color — APHA color measurement.
Storage NotesStore in a tightly sealed container under dry nitrogen or argon in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Protect from air, moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Keep away from oxidizing agents and ignition sources. Once opened, minimize air exposure to prevent oxidation.
Lead Time10 days
An organophosphorus reagent widely used as a reducing agent, ligand, catalyst component, and synthetic reagent in organic chemistry. Commonly employed in Mitsunobu reactions, Staudinger reductions, transition-metal catalysis, polymer chemistry, and the synthesis of pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical intermediates.