METHYL TRIPHENYLPHOSPHONIUM BROMIDE FOR SYNTHESIS
Application
Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is the organophosphorus compound with the formula [(C6H5)3PCH3]Br. It is the bromide salt of a phosphonium cation. It is a white salt that is soluble in polar organic solvents.
Other Names
METHYL TRIPHENYLPHOSPHONIUM BROMIDE FOR SYNTHESIS
Procedure
Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is produced by treating triphenylphosphine with methyl bromide
Note
Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is the principal precursor to methylenetriphenylphosphorane, a useful methylenating reagent. This conversion is achieved by treating methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide with strong base.