Synonyms: Trimethylphosphane; PMe3; Trimethylphosphorus
Molecular Formula: C3H9P
Molecular Weight: 76.08
Linear Structural Formula: (CH3)3P
MDL Number: MFCD00008510
Density: 0.838 g/mL
Application: Trimethylphosphine is an electron-rich phosphine ligand used in the Mitsunobu reaction. It participates in the transformation of azides into carbamates, aziridines from azidoalcohols, iminophosphoranes and aza-Wittig reaction. This product is offered as a solution in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran for more convenient handling.