Chemistry:Tris(4-methoxyphenyl)phosphine

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Tris(4-methoxyphenyl)phosphine
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Tris(4-methoxyphenyl)phosphane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 212-723-0
UNII
Properties
P(C6H4OCH3)3
Appearance white solid
Melting point 131 °C (268 °F; 404 K)
Hazards
GHS pictograms GHS07: Harmful
GHS Signal word Warning
H315, H319, H335
P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+352, P304+340, P305+351+338, P312, P321, P332+313, P337+313, P362, P403+233, P405, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Tris(4-methoxyphenyl)phosphine is the organophosphorus compound with the formula (CH3OC6H4)3P. Several isomers of this formula are known, but the symmetrical derivative with methoxy groups in the 4-position is most studied. The compound is used as a ligand in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.[1]

Related ligands

References

  1. Evans, D.; Osborn, J. A.; Wilkinson, G. (1968). "Hydroformylation of alkenes by use of rhodium complex catalysts". Journal of the Chemical Society A: Inorganic, Physical, Theoretical: 3133. doi:10.1039/j19680003133.