Compound Q&A
What is Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (CAS: 14221-01-3)?
Answer
Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium is a palladium-based organophosphine compound with the chemical formula Pd(PPh3)4. It is a white solid that is commonly used in catalytic reactions. This compound is known for its stability and is widely applied in chemical synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions such as the Suzuki and Heck reactions. It is also referred to as Pd(PPh3)4 in scientific literature.
About
CAS No
14221-01-3
English Name
Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium
Molecular Formula
C72H60P4Pd
Molecular Weight
1155.56 g/mol
SMILES
c1ccc(cc1)P(c1ccccc1)c1ccccc1.c1ccc(cc1)P(c1ccccc1)c1ccccc1.c1ccc(cc1)P(c1ccccc1)c1ccccc1.c1ccc(cc1)P(c1ccccc1)c1ccccc1.[Pd]
InChIKey
NFHFRUOZVGFOOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08