Tri(o-tolyl)phosphine Application
Tri(o-tolyl)phosphine is used in a ruthenium-catalyzed direct amination of alcohols. It is also used in Suzuki reaction. Further, it is used in the preparation of tri-ortho-phosphinselenide by reacting with selenium as a reagent. In addition to this, it acts as a ligand in coordination chemistry.
Tri(o-tolyl)phosphine Specifications
| Appearance |
White to light yellow powder to crystal |
| Purity(GC) |
min. 97.0 % |
| Melting point |
124.0 to 129.0 °C |
Properties (reference)
| Melting Point |
124 °C |
| Solubility in water |
Insoluble |
| Solubility (soluble in) |
Acetone,Toluene |
Tri(o-tolyl)phosphine Introduction
Tris(o-tolyl)phosphine is an organophosphorus compound with the formula P(C6H4CH3)3. It is a white, water-insoluble solid that is soluble in organic solvents. In solution, it slowly converts to phosphine oxide.