(Methoxycarbonylmethylene)triphenylphosphorane is used in olefination reactions. Further, it undergoes the Wittig reaction with aldehydes to give substituted methyl acrylates. It is used in the preparation of (triphenylphosphoranylidene)-ketene.
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Applications(Methoxycarbonylmethylene)triphenylphosphorane is used in olefination reactions. Further, it undergoes the Wittig reaction with aldehydes to give substituted methyl acrylates. It is used in the preparation of (triphenylphosphoranylidene)-ketene.
SolubilitySoluble in chloroform. Slightly soluble in ethanol and terahydrofuran. Insoluble in water.
NotesAir sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.