Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
50889-29-7
Standard:
In-house Standards,
5-carboxypentyl triphenyl phosphonium bromide is a specialized organophosphorus compound used primarily in mitochondrial targeting research. Its core synthesis involves the quaternization of triphenylphosphine with 5-bromopentanoic acid. The molecular formula is C21H20BrO2P, and its CAS number is 138746-98-4.
This reagent is strictly for laboratory use and not approved for human clinical administration. Store under inert atmosphere at temperatures below -20°C to prevent hydrolysis. Handle with appropriate PPE due to potential skin irritation and toxicity upon ingestion.