Compound Q&A
What is methyltriphenylphosphanium iodide (CAS: 2065-66-9)?
Answer
Methyltriphenylphosphanium iodide (CAS: 2065-66-9) is a quaternary phosphonium salt with the chemical formula [C6H5]3PCH2+ I-. It is a yellow solid with high thermal stability and acts as a versatile catalyst in organic chemistry. The compound is commonly used in synthetic reactions due to its ability to facilitate electrophilic substitutions and its strong Lewis acidic properties.
About
CAS No
2065-66-9
English Name
methyltriphenylphosphanium iodide
Molecular Formula
C19H18IP
Molecular Weight
404.2 g/mol
SMILES
C[P+](C1=CC=CC=C1)(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3.[I-]
InChIKey
JNMIXMFEVJHFNY-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52