Chemical Name: | Phosphine, bis[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]- |
CAS Number: | 99665-68-6 |
Product Number: | AG003O9Z(AGN-PC-0L9WIE) |
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Molecular Formula: | C14H9F6P |
Molecular Weight: | 322.1854 |
Bis(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)phosphine is a versatile chemical reagent commonly used in organic synthesis as a ligand in transition metal catalysis. This compound possesses unique properties that make it valuable for a wide range of chemical reactions. Its ability to chelate transition metals facilitates various catalytic processes, including cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation, and C-H activation. The trifluoromethyl groups on the phenyl rings enhance the steric and electronic properties of the ligand, influencing the selectivity and efficiency of the catalytic reactions. Bis(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)phosphine is an essential tool for synthetic chemists seeking to streamline complex transformations and access novel molecular structures.