Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (4-Carboxybutyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide (CAS: 17814-85-6)?
Answer
(4-Carboxybutyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide, with CAS number 17814-85-6, is primarily used as a coupling agent in synthetic chemistry, particularly in the preparation of phosphorus-containing compounds. It also finds applications in pharmaceutical research, where it can serve as a precursor for drug development. Additionally, it is used in industrial processes involving organophosphorus reagents and in organic synthesis for functional group modification.
About
CAS No
17814-85-6
English Name
(4-Carboxybutyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide
Molecular Formula
C23H24BrO2P
Molecular Weight
443.3 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)[P+](CCCCC(=O)O)(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3.[Br-]
InChIKey
MLOSJPZSZWUDSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
