ETPB: Ethyl triphenyl phosphonium Bromide
Reliable Quaternary Phosphonium Salt for Advanced Phase Transfer Catalysis & Organic, Pharmaceutical and Specialty Chemical Synthesis
Product Description
PapChem Lifesciences offers high-purity Ethyl Triphenyl Phosphonium Bromide (ETPB), a quaternary phosphonium salt widely used as a phase transfer catalyst and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. ETPB enables improved reactivity, selectivity, and yield in biphasic systems, particularly in complex transformations relevant to pharmaceutical development and specialty chemical manufacturing. Produced under stringent quality controls, our ETPB ensures consistent performance for scalable industrial and R&D applications.
📋 Product Details
Chemical Name : Ethyl Triphenyl Phosphonium Bromide
CAS Number : 1530-32-1
Molecular Formula : C₂₀H₂₀BrP
Molecular Weight : 371.25 g/mol
Synonyms : ETPB, Triphenylphosphonium ethyl bromide, (Ethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide

🔍 Product Highlights
Appearance : White crystalline powder
Assay : NLT 99% (By Titration)
Water Content : NMT 0.5%
Solubility : Soluble in methanol
Melting Point : 203–209°C
Attributes : Superior physical and chemical properties
⚙️ Applications
💊 Pharmaceutical & Organic Synthesis
- Used as a phase transfer catalyst (PTC) in biphasic reaction systems.
- Facilitates Wittig-type reactions and olefination reactions in API and intermediate synthesis.
- Enhances selectivity and efficiency in organic transformations for drug discovery.
⚗️ Specialty & Fine Chemical Manufacturing
- Integral to the preparation of organophosphorus compounds and functionalized molecules.
- Acts as a reaction promoter in halogenation, alkylation, and polymer-modification routes.
- Valuable in CDMO projects where reproducibility and reaction control are key.
🔬 Laboratory R&D Applications
- Ideal for research into nucleophilic substitutions and carbon–carbon coupling reactions.
- Often used as a benchmark quaternary salt in studying ionic transfer mechanisms.
📦 Product Packaging and Supply Chain
🌐 Why Choose PapChem Lifesciences?
🏭 30+ years of remarkable passionate manufacturing journey with 25+ years in international trade.
⚙️ 4 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with all the compliances.
👩🔬 Highly qualified team of technocrats, experienced professionals, and skilled workforce.
🔬 Well-equipped in-house analytical capabilities and R&D centre.
📦 Value-added products and services like granulation, micronization, customized packaging, and more.
🌍 Global network of efficient supply chain.
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