What is triphenylphosphine used for?
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Triphenylphosphine (IUPAC name: triphenylphosphane) is a common organophosphorus compound with the formula P(C₆H5)₃ - often abbreviated to PPh₃ or Ph₃P. It is widely used in the synthesis of organic and organometallic compounds. PPh₃ exists as relatively air stable, colorless crystals at room temperature.
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As a byproduct of organic synthesis
Ph3PO is a byproduct of many useful reactions in organic synthesis including the Wittig, Staudinger, and Mitsunobu reactions. ... Triphenylphosphine oxide can be difficult to remove from reaction mixtures by means of chromatography.
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