Compound Q&A
How is (2-Ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide (CAS: 1530-45-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
(2-Ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide can be synthesized through the reaction of ethoxyacetic acid and triphenylphosphine in the presence of a catalytic amount of a Lewis acid such as aluminum chloride. The reaction typically yields a product with high purity and good selectivity.
About
CAS No
1530-45-6
English Name
(2-Ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide
Molecular Formula
C22H22BrO2P
Molecular Weight
429.3 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C[P+](C1=CC=CC=C1)(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3.[Br-]
InChIKey
VJVZPTPOYCJFNI-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-09-19 21:14
