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Tributylhexadecylphosphonium bromide
97%
Synonym(s):
Hexadecyltributylphosphonium bromide, TBHDPB
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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)15P+[(CH2)3CH3]3Br-
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
507.65
Beilstein:
4167404
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level
Assay
97%
form
solid
mp
56-58 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
[Br-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[P+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC
InChI
1S/C28H60P.BrH/c1-5-9-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-28-29(25-10-6-2,26-11-7-3)27-12-8-4;/h5-28H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
InChI key
RYVBINGWVJJDPU-UHFFFAOYSA-M
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General description
Tributylhexadecylphosphonium bromide (Tri-n-butylhexadecylphosphonium Bromid) has a long hydrocarbon chain attached to the phosphorus atom. It is commonly used as a phase-transfer catalyst in various chemical reactions. In addition, it is also used as a cationic surfactant.
Application
Tributylhexadecylphosphonium bromide can be used as a phase transfer catalyst in the alkaline hydrolysis of PET (polyethylene terephthalate).
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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