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Tetraphenylphosphonium chloride, 98%
Description
Tetraphenylphosphonium chloride is used to generate lipophilic salts from inorganic and organometallic anions. Thus, Ph4P+ is useful as a phase-transfer catalyst, again because it allows inorganic anions to dissolve in organic solvents.
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Tetraphenylphosphonium chloride is used to generate lipophilic salts from inorganic and organometallic anions. Thus, Ph4P+ is useful as a phase-transfer catalyst, again because it allows inorganic anions to dissolve in organic solvents.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
It is hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 272°C to 278°C |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| Beilstein | 3922393 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 374.86 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Tetraphenylphosphonium chloride |
Safety and Handling
- Tetraphenylphosphonium chloride
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Tetraphenylphosphonium chloride
RUO – Research Use Only
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