Category:
Chiral Intermediates
CAS NO:
147118-35-2
Standard:
In-house Standards,
No
This compound, Methyl (3R)-3-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-5-oxo-6-triphenylphosphoranylidenehexanoate, is a specialized Wittig reagent used in organic synthesis. Its molecular formula is C28H37O4PSi and CAS number is 101269-88-5. The core process involves the reaction of phosphonium ylides with carbonyls to form carbon-carbon double bonds.
Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to prevent hydrolysis. Avoid skin contact due to potential irritancy. Do not use in clinical settings as it is strictly an industrial research intermediate.