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(Methoxymethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
(Methoxymethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride is used as a phase transfer catalyst and in the synthesis of taxol-A fragment. It is widely used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical product cephalotaxine, which is used as an antiviral and antitumor agent.
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(Methoxymethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride is used as a phase transfer catalyst and in the synthesis of taxol-A fragment. It is widely used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical product cephalotaxine, which is used as an antiviral and antitumor agent.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol and chloroform. It decomposes in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic . Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼190°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Beilstein | 924215 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in methanol and chloroform. It decomposes in water. |
| Formula Weight | 342.81 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | (Methoxymethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride |
Safety and Handling
- (Methoxymethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : (Methoxymethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride
RUO – Research Use Only
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