2-(1,3-Dioxan-2-yl)ethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide

Chemical properties

white to light brown powder

The Uses of 2-(1,3-Dioxan-2-yl)ethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide

2-(1,3-Dioxan-2-yl)ethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide can be used:

• As a three-carbon homologating agent used to prepare α,β- or β,γ- unsaturated compounds.
• In the olefination of methyl 5-oxopentanoate to yield methyl 7-(1,3-dioxan2-yl)hept-(5Z)-enoate.
• As a cathode interfacial layer material in polymer solar cells.

The Uses of 2-(1,3-Dioxan-2-yl)ethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide

[2-(1,3-Dioxan-2-yl)ethyl]triphenylphosphonium Bromide is used in synthesis of leukotrienes.