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CAS 4731-53-7

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Trioctylphosphine

Description:
Trioctylphosphine (TOP) is an organophosphorus compound characterized by its three octyl groups attached to a phosphine (P) atom. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and is known for its high boiling point and low volatility. TOP is soluble in organic solvents, such as toluene and hexane, but is insoluble in water, which makes it useful in various organic synthesis applications. Its chemical structure allows it to act as a ligand in coordination chemistry, facilitating the formation of metal complexes. Additionally, trioctylphosphine is employed in the synthesis of nanoparticles and as a stabilizing agent in colloidal systems. It exhibits properties such as thermal stability and the ability to act as a reducing agent. However, it should be handled with care due to potential toxicity and environmental concerns associated with phosphine derivatives. Overall, trioctylphosphine is a versatile compound with significant applications in materials science and nanotechnology.
Formula:C24H51P
InChI:InChI=1/C24H51P/c1-4-7-10-13-16-19-22-25(23-20-17-14-11-8-5-2)24-21-18-15-12-9-6-3/h4-24H2,1-3H3
InChI key:InChIKey=RMZAYIKUYWXQPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:P(CCCCCCCC)(CCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCC
Synonyms:
  • Hishicolin P 8
  • NSC 102529
  • Phosphine, trioctyl-
  • Trioctyl phosphine
  • Trioctylphosphane
  • Trioctylphosphine
  • Tri-n-octylphosphine
  • TOP
  • Cytop? 380
  • nsc102529
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