(4-METHOXYBENZYL)TRIPHENYLPHOSPHONIUM CHLORIDE

The Phosphonium, [(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]triphenyl-, chloride (1:1), with the CAS registry number of 3462-97-3, is also known as (p-Methoxybenzyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride and (4-Methoxybenzyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride. This chemical's molecular formula is C₂₆H₂₄ClOP and molecular weight is 418.89. What's more, its systematic name is called (4-Methoxybenzyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium chloride. In addition, it must be stored in airtight containers and placed in a dry, ventilated place at room temperature. Meanwhile, it should avoid contact with light.

Physical properties about Phosphonium, [(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]triphenyl-, chloride (1:1) are: (1)#H bond acceptors: 1; (2)#H bond donors: 0; (3)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 6; (4)Polar Surface Area: 9.23 Å²; (5)Melting Point: 236-238 °C.

Preparation: this chemical is prepared by reaction of 1-Chloromethyl-4-methoxy-benzene with Triphenylphosphane at heating. The reaction needs reagent KI and solvent Benzene. The reaction time is 7 days. The yield is about 83 %.

Uses: it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it is used to produce 9, 10-bis-[2-(4-Methoxy-phenyl)-vinyl]-anthracene. The reaction needs reagent MeOLi and solvent Dimethylformamide. The reaction time is 3.5 hours. The yield is about 65 %.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
As a chemical, it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. During using it, wear suitable protective clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1) SMILES: [Cl-].O(c1ccc(cc1)C[P+](c2ccccc2)(c3ccccc3)c4ccccc4)C
(2) InChI: InChI=1/C26H24OP.ClH/c1-27-23-19-17-22(18-20-23)21-28(24-11-5-2-6-12-24,25-13-7-3-8-14-25)26-15-9-4-10-16-26;/h2-20H,21H2,1H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
(3) InChIKey: YQXBNCFNXOFWLR-REWHXWOFAQ