Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
13716-12-6
Standard:
In-house Standards,
| Chemical Name: | Tri-tert-butylphosphine |
| Molecular Formula: | C12H27P |
| Formula Weight: | 202.32 |
| CAS No.: | 13716-12-6 |
Tri-tert-butylphosphine is a bulky, highly reactive organophosphine ligand primarily synthesized via the reaction of tert-butyl halides with sodium phosphide. Its molecular formula is C12H27P (CAS 25608-34-6). This compound serves as a critical catalyst component in cross-coupling reactions due to its exceptional steric bulk and electron-donating properties.
Strictly store under inert atmosphere at low temperatures to prevent oxidation. Avoid direct skin contact and inhalation; use appropriate PPE. Not intended for clinical drug administration but used strictly as an industrial reagent intermediate.