Product Name: Tetraphenylphosphonium Chloride
Melting Point: 272-274°C(lit.)
Water Soluble: Soluble in water.
Storage Conditions: Inert atmosphere, room temperature
Appearance: Crystalline powder
Color: White to beige
Tetraphenylphosphonium chloride is a chemical compound with the molecular formula (C6H5)4PCl. It is commonly used in organic chemistry and serves various purposes in different applications.
Handling and storage:
Tetraphenylphosphonium chloride has the chemical formula (C6H5)4PCl.It consists of a central phosphorus atom surrounded by four phenyl (C6H5) groups, forming a tetrahedral structure.The chloride ion (Cl-) is associated with the phosphorus atom, resulting in a positively charged phosphonium cation [(C6H5)4P]+.
Adhibition:
One of the primary applications of tetraphenylphosphonium chloride is in phase-transfer catalysis. It acts as a phase-transfer catalyst by facilitating the transfer of reactants between immiscible phases, typically between aqueous and organic phases. This enhances the efficiency of certain chemical reactions, especially those involving polar and non-polar reactants.