CAS 14866-43-4

Phosphonium, hexadecyltriphenyl-, bromide (1:1)

Description:

Phosphonium, hexadecyltriphenyl-, bromide (1:1), commonly referred to as hexadecyltriphenylphosphonium bromide, is a quaternary ammonium salt characterized by its long hydrophobic alkyl chain and a positively charged phosphonium center. This compound typically exhibits a white to off-white crystalline appearance and is soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform and dichloromethane, while being less soluble in water due to its hydrophobic nature. Its structure consists of a hexadecyl group, which imparts surfactant properties, and three phenyl groups attached to the phosphorus atom, contributing to its stability and reactivity. Hexadecyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is often utilized in various applications, including as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis, in the preparation of liposomes, and in studies involving membrane interactions. Additionally, it can serve as a model compound for investigating the behavior of phosphonium salts in biological systems. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound, as it may pose risks associated with quaternary ammonium compounds.

Formula: C₃₄H₄₈P·Br

InChI: InChI=1S/C34H48P.BrH/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-24-31-35(32-25-18-15-19-26-32,33-27-20-16-21-28-33)34-29-22-17-23-30-34;/h15-23,25-30H,2-14,24,31H2,1H3;1H/q+1;/p-1

InChI key: InChIKey=UXMZNEHSMYESLH-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES: [P+](CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)(C1=CC=CC=C1)(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3.[Br-]

Synonyms:

• Cetyltriphenylphosphonium bromide
• Hexadecyl Triphenyl Phosphonium Bromide
• Hexadecyl Triphenyl Phosphonium Chloride
• Hexadecyltriphenylphosphonium bromide
• Phosphonium, hexadecyltriphenyl-, bromide
• Phosphonium, hexadecyltriphenyl-, bromide (1:1)
• n-Hexadecyltriphenylphosphonium bromide

(1-Hexadecyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide, 98+%

CAS: 14866-43-4

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Formula: C₃₄H₄₈BrP

Purity: 98+%

Color and Shape: White, Powder or lumps

Molecular weight: 567.64

Ref: 02-A15180

Hexadecyltriphenylphosphonium bromide

CAS: 14866-43-4

Formula: C₃₄H₄₈BrP

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 567.6227

Ref: IN-DA003QVY

Hexadecyltriphenylphosphonium bromide

CAS: 14866-43-4

Purity: 95%+;RG

Molecular weight: 567.6359863

Ref: 10-F753034