Ethyltriphenylphosphonium iodide is involved in synthesis of diarylmethine derivatives, phosphonium salts, and bismuth(III) polynuclear halide complexes, asymmetric hydrogenation.
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Applications
Ethyltriphenylphosphonium iodide is involved in synthesis of diarylmethine derivatives, phosphonium salts, and bismuth(III) polynuclear halide complexes, asymmetric hydrogenation.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Carl Michael Dicken.; Philip DeShong. Reactions at high pressures. [3+2] Dipolar cycloaddition of nitrones with vinyl ethers. J. Org. Chem. 1982, 47, (11), 2047-2051.
- Andrzej Robert Daniewski.; Jaroslaw Kiegiel. A simple way to (3aR,4S,7aS)-(Z)-ethylideneoctahydro-7a-methyl-1H-4-indenol, a synthon for total synthesis of vitamins D. J. Org. Chem. 1988, 53, (23), 5534-5535.
- The phosphorane, generated by reaction with n-BuLi, reacts with nitriles to give high yields of ketones: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 89, 7009 (1967).