Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is used for methylenation through the Wittig reaction. It is utilized in the synthesis of an enyne and 9-isopropenyl -phenanthrene by using sodium amide as reagent. It is a lipophilic molecule and used to deliver molecules to specific cell components. Further, it acts as an antineoplastic agent.
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ApplicationsMethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is used for methylenation through the Wittig reaction. It is utilized in the synthesis of an enyne and 9-isopropenyl -phenanthrene by using sodium amide as reagent. It is a lipophilic molecule and used to deliver molecules to specific cell components. Further, it acts as an antineoplastic agent.
SolubilitySoluble in water.
NotesHygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.