Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
1530-32-1
Standard:
USP,
Ethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is a quaternary phosphonium salt widely utilized as a key reagent in organic synthesis, specifically for the Wittig reaction. Produced via the alkylation of triphenylphosphine with ethyl bromide, this compound serves as a precursor to ylides. Its molecular formula is C20H19PBr and CAS number is 2463-75-8.
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