
Catalog Number	AR003C4M
Chemical Name	Nonyltriphenylphosphonium bromide
CAS Number	60902-45-6
Molecular Formula	C27H34BrP
Molecular Weight	469.4366
MDL Number	MFCD00051875
SMILES	CCCCCCCCC[P+](c1ccccc1)(c1ccccc1)c1ccccc1.[Br-]

Nonyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis as a phase-transfer catalyst. Its unique molecular structure enables it to facilitate the transfer of ions or molecules between immiscible phases, typically between aqueous and organic solvents. This property makes Nonyltriphenylphosphonium bromide an essential tool in various synthetic reactions where the reactants are located in different phases and need to come into contact for the reaction to occur efficiently. It is particularly beneficial in promoting reactions that involve nucleophilic substitution, such as the Williamson ether synthesis, where an alkylating agent reacts with a nucleophile to form an ether. Nonyltriphenylphosphonium bromide helps to increase the reaction rate by assisting in the transfer of the nucleophile from the aqueous phase to the organic phase where the alkylating agent is located, thus accelerating the formation of the desired product. Its reliable performance and broad compatibility with different reaction conditions have made Nonyltriphenylphosphonium bromide a valuable asset in the toolkit of synthetic chemists for the efficient and scalable production of various organic compounds.