Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetaldehyde (CAS: 2136-75-6)?
Answer
(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetaldehyde is primarily used in pharmaceutical and chemical research for synthesizing phosphorus-based compounds. It serves as an intermediate in the production of drugs and specialty chemicals. Additionally, it finds application in organic synthesis as a source of phosphorus ylides, which are important in forming carbon-carbon bonds in complex molecules.
About
CAS No
2136-75-6
English Name
(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C20H17OP
Molecular Weight
304.33 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)P(=CC=O)(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3
InChIKey
CQCAYWAIRTVXIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
