Synonyms: PEt3; Triethylphosphorous solution
Molecular Formula: C6H15P
Molecular Weight: 118.16
Linear Structural Formula: (C2H5)3P
MDL Number: MFCD00009256
Density: 0.843 g/mL
Application: Offered as the 2-methyltetrahydrofuran solution for more convenient handling, triethylphosphine is a valuable ligand for:
•Regioselective formation of alcohols from hydrocarbonylation of alkenes.
•Bronsted acid-assisted synthesis of dihydropyrones from aromatic aldehydes and allenoates.
•Silaboration of enynes.
•Conversion of phenylacetic acids to phenylacetonitriles of benzonitriles.
•Thermal decomposition of platinum and palladium naphthalenediyl.
•Asymmetrical Morita-Baylis-Hillman reaction.