Tributylphosphine

HCID 13831CAS 998-40-3

Basic information

Standard SMILES
CCCCP(CCCC)CCCC
InChIKey
TUQOTMZNTHZOKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C12H27P
Average molar mass
202.32 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
202.18503749

Overview

Tributylphosphine is a colorless to yellowish liquid with a strong garlic-like odor. It is insoluble in water. It is liable to heat and ignite spontaneously in air. If involved in a fire phosphine gas, a highly flammable and toxic gas, will evolve. It is irritating to mucous membranes.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Tributylphosphine
IUPAC
tributylphosphane
English name
Tributylphosphine
Molecular formula
C12H27P
Molecular weight
202.32

Names & synonyms

TributylphosphineTributylphosphaneTri-n-butylphosphine998-40-3Phosphine, tributyl-Tris(butyl)phosphineTributylfosfinDTXSID90469980O52FJR7WNUN3254NSC-91700DTXCID7026998
Show more names
TBUPP(n-Bu)3cytop 340TributylphosphorusNSC 91700(n-C4H9)3PCYTOP(R) 340
RefChem:190921213-651-2tributyl phosphineTri-n-butyl phosphinetributyl-phosphaneMFCD00009462Bu3PPBu3

Database identifiers

CAS
998-40-3
PubChem CID
13831
DTXSID
DTXSID9046998
ChEMBL
CHEMBL3185473
UNII
0O52FJR7WN
EC Number
213-651-2
Nikkaji
J56.131B

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
3.7
Topological polar surface area
0 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0
Rotatable bonds
9
Heavy atoms
13

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical ClassesOther Classes -> Phosphorus Compounds
Density0.812 @25 °C
Boiling Point240 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Vapor Pressure16 [mm Hg] @121 °C
Physical Description · 3 items

Tributylphosphine is a colorless to yellowish liquid with a strong garlic-like odor. It is insoluble in water. It is liable to heat and ignite spontaneously in air. If involved in a fire phosphine gas, a highly flammable and toxic gas, will evolve. It is irritating to mucous membranes.

Liquid

Colorless to yellowish liquid with a strong odor like garlic; [CAMEO] Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
-65 °C · -65 °C
Boiling point
150 °C50 · 150 °C50 mm Hg(lit.)
Density
0.81 g/mL · 0.81 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density
9 · 9 (vs air)
vapor pressure
1.9 Pa · 1.9Pa at 20℃
refractive index
20 · n20/D 1.462(lit.)

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 6 items

Danger

H226 (15.7%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

P210, P222, P231, P233, P235, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P264+P265, P270, P273, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P335+P334, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P362+P364, P363, P370+P378, P391, P403+P235, P405, P407, P410, P413, P420, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 287 reports by companies from 11 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Not Classified

Danger

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 4 items

Chemical: Phosphine, tributyl-

Phosphine, tributyl- is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Phosphine, tributyl- are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Status: Active Update: 25-05-2018 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/18531

Phosphine, tributyl-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used as a component in a product covered by a group standard. It is not approved for use as a chemical in its own right.

DOT LabelSpontaneously Combustible
Fire Hazards · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 135 [Substances - Spontaneously Combustible]:

· Flammable/combustible material.

Health Hazards · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 135 [Substances - Spontaneously Combustible]:

· Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Hazards Summary · 1 item

Pyrophoric; May ignite on contact with water or moisture; [CAMEO] Causes burns; [EPA OHM/TADS] Pyrophoric; Reacts violently with water; Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See Triphenylphosphine and tert-Butylphosphine.

DOT ID and Guide3254 135

Safety & protection

Fire FightingExcerpt from ERG Guide 135 [Substances - Spontaneously Combustible]:
Accidental Release Measures · 2 items

· CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.

· ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area.

First Aid · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 135 [Substances - Spontaneously Combustible]:

General First Aid:

Exposure Control and Personal Protection· Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Nonfire Spill ResponseExcerpt from ERG Guide 135 [Substances - Spontaneously Combustible]:
Isolation and Evacuation · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 135 [Substances - Spontaneously Combustible]:

Immediate precautionary measure

Toxicology

Adverse EffectsDermatotoxin - Skin burns.

Safety data

F
10-13-23
PPE
Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
SZ3270000
ridadr
UN 3254

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

Uses · 2 items

Used as a polymerization cross-linking catalyst, organic intermediate, and as a catalyst component for hydrogenation in the petroleum industry; [EPA OHM/TADS]

Petroleum Production and Refining [Category: Industry]

U.S. Production2023: 50,000 - <250,000 lb
Industry UsesIntermediate
General Manufacturing Information · 2 items

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing

Phosphine, tributyl-: ACTIVE

Applications · 4 items

Uses1,4-addition catalyst; used with disulfides for the thioetherification of alcohols; acylation catalyst; used to prepare active esters.

Usessuzuki reaction

UsesTributylphosphine is usually used as catalyst for Domino reactions of activated conjugated dienes with β,γ-unsaturated-α-ketoesters, [3+2]-Cycloadditions,Umpolung addition reactions,Reductive carbonylation, Allylation reactions.

General DescriptionTributylphosphane is a colorless to yellowish liquid with a strong garlic-like odor. Tributylphosphane is insoluble in water. Tributylphosphane is liable to heat and ignite spontaneously in air. If involved in a fire phosphine gas, a highly flammable and toxic gas, will evolve. Tributylphosphane is irritating to mucous membranes.

Suppliers50 total

梯希爱(上海)化成工业发展有限公司021-67121386 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
安徽至善新材料有限公司0554-2114112 18118134211 · [email protected]
科瑞迪化学400-821-5857 021-64326257 · [email protected]
上海迈瑞尔生化科技有限公司4006356688 18621169109 · [email protected]

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