1017-89-6 | Phosphorane, trichlorodiphenyl-

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Description

• Catalog Number: AA06606
• Chemical Name: Phosphorane, trichlorodiphenyl-
• CAS Number: 1017-89-6
• Molecular Formula: C12H10Cl3P
• Molecular Weight: 291.5406
• SMILES: ClP(c1ccccc1)(c1ccccc1)(Cl)Cl

Upstream Synthesis Route

Trichlorodiphenylphosphorane is a versatile reagent widely used in chemical synthesis for the conversion of carboxylic acids to acyl chlorides. This reaction, known as the Vilsmeier-Haack reaction, is a valuable tool in organic chemistry for the preparation of a variety of functionalized compounds. Trichlorodiphenylphosphorane acts as a chlorinating agent in this process, facilitating the conversion of carboxylic acids to acyl chlorides under mild conditions. Additionally, Trichlorodiphenylphosphorane can also participate in other transformations such as the synthesis of ketenes and isocyanides, further expanding its utility in synthetic chemistry.Its ease of use and ability to selectively convert carboxylic acids to acyl chlorides make Trichlorodiphenylphosphorane a valuable reagent in organic synthesis.