(5-Carboxypentyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide

CAS NO.：50889-29-7
Empirical Formula: C24H26BrO2P
Molecular Weight: 457.34
MDL number: MFCD00055556
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:16:30

What is (5-Carboxypentyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide?

Chemical properties

White Crystalline Solid

The Uses of (5-Carboxypentyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide

(5-Carboxypentyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide is used in medicine and as pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also employed as catalyst.
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The Uses of (5-Carboxypentyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide

It is used in medicine and as pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also employed as catalyst.

Properties of (5-Carboxypentyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide

Melting point:	197-201 °C
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	Soluble in Chloroform and Methanol.
form	Solid
color	White to Off-White
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference	50889-29-7(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for (5-Carboxypentyl)(triphenyl)phosphonium bromide

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.