CAS No.: 808142-23-6
Product name: Bis[2-(diphenylphosphino)phenyl] ether oxide
Abbreviation: DPEPO
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Purity(HPLC): ≥99%
Molecular formula: C36H28O3P2
Molecular weight: 570.55
Package: In Aluminum foil bag, cartons outside.
Storage: Preserve in a well-closed container and keep in cool, dry place, avoid light.
Bis[2-(diphenylphosphino)phenyl] ether oxide, also known as DPEPO, is an organic compound. It appears as a white to off- white powder and is soluble in common organic solvents such as chloroform, dimethylformamide, and dichloromethane. DPEPO has multiple applications in organic synthesis:
1. Ligand for metal catalysts: DPEPO coordinates with metal catalysts to form complexes used in catalyzing organic reactions, such as hydrogenation, coupling reactions, and asymmetric catalytic reactions.
2. Transition Metal-Catalyzed Hydration: DPEPO forms transition metal complexes as catalysts for hydrating unsaturated compounds like alkenes and carbonyl compounds.
3. Asymmetric Catalysis: Its stereochemically tunable structure allows DPEPO to function with chiral ligands in asymmetric catalytic reactions for preparing chiral organic compounds.