Compound Q&A
How is (R)-(3-hydroxy-2,3-dimethylbutyl)triphenylphosphonium iodide (CAS: 138079-59-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
(R)-(3-hydroxy-2,3-dimethylbutyl)triphenylphosphonium iodide is usually synthesized by the reaction of (3-hydroxy-2,3-dimethylbutyl)triphenylphosphine with iodine in the presence of a catalyst like iron(III) chloride. The reaction is carried out at room temperature, and the product is typically obtained with good yield and selectivity. The specific conditions and purification steps vary depending on the scale and desired purity of the product.
About
CAS No
138079-59-1
English Name
(R)-(3-hydroxy-2,3-dimethylbutyl)triphenylphosphonium iodide
Molecular Formula
C24H28IOP
Molecular Weight
490.3568 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C[P+](C1=CC=CC=C1)(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3)C(C)(C)O.[I-]
InChIKey
XAWZZXBEMHOOCA-BDQAORGHSA-M
Last Updated: 2026-03-28 13:48
