Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of hexyl(diphenyl)phosphine (CAS: 18298-00-5)?
Answer
Hexyl(diphenyl)phosphine is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 278.27 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but highly soluble in organic solvents. Chemically, it is a phosphine, which makes it potentially reactive, particularly in the presence of oxidizing agents. It is used as a reducing agent and as a ligand in organophosphorus chemistry.
About
CAS No
18298-00-5
English Name
Hexyl(diphenyl)phosphine
Molecular Formula
C18H23P
Molecular Weight
270.35600000000005 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCP(C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey
WHNGQRQJGDUZPJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-08 00:27
