3-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-phospholene 1-oxide, 94%
3-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-phospholene 1-oxide, 94%
3-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-phospholene 1-oxide, 94%
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3-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-phospholene 1-oxide, 94%

CAS: 707-61-9 | C11H13OP | 192.198 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS707-61-9
IUPAC Name4-methyl-1-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-1λ⁵-phosphol-1-one
Molecular FormulaC11H13OP
InChI KeyYMKWWHFRGALXLE-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESCC1=CP(=O)(CC1)C1=CC=CC=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Melting Point (clear melt)57-66°C
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Appearance (Color)White to cream
Assay (GC)≥92.0%
3-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-phospholene 1-oxide is used as a catalyst for intramolecular aza-wittig cyclization reactions and polymerization reactions. It is a reactant used for the preparation of phospha sugars and their radical bromination derivatives as anticancer agents.

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Applications
3-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-phospholene 1-oxide is used as a catalyst for intramolecular aza-wittig cyclization reactions and polymerization reactions. It is a reactant used for the preparation of phospha sugars and their radical bromination derivatives as anticancer agents.

Solubility
Soluble in polar solvents.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. (previously believed to have the double bond in the 3-position)
  2. Catalyst for conversion of isocyanates to carbodiimides: Org. Synth. Coll., 5, 501 (1973).
  3. Makita, R.; Yamashita, M.; Yamaoka, M.; Fuije, M.; Nakamura, S.; Oshikawa, T.; Yamashita, J.; Yamada, M.; Asai, K.; Suyama, T.; Kondo, M.; Hasegawa, H.; Okita, Y.; Hirakawa, K.; Toda, M.; Ohnishi, K.; Sugimura, H. Novel Multiple Type Molecular Targeted Antitumor Agents: Preparation and Preclinical Evaluation of Low-Molecular-Weight Phospha Sugar Derivatives. Phosphorus Sulfur 2015, 190 (5-6), 733-740.
  4. Hu, G.; Gao, Y.; Zhao, Y. Copper-Catalyzed Decarboxylative C-P Cross-Coupling of Alkynyl Acids with H-Phosphine Oxides: A Facile and Selective Synthesis of (E)-1-Alkenylphosphine Oxides. Org. Lett. 2015, 16 (17), 4464-4467.