1259-35-4 | Tris(pentafluorophenyl)phosphine

CAS:1259-35-4 | Tris(pentafluorophenyl)phosphine ,Description

Tris(pentafluorophenyl)phosphine, or TPPF, is an organophosphorus compound used in a variety of scientific experiments, including organic synthesis and biochemistry. TPPF is a versatile reagent that has been used for decades in a variety of laboratory settings. TPPF is a colorless, volatile liquid with a strong odor, and is soluble in most organic solvents. It is a strong nucleophile and is used in a variety of reactions, including nucleophilic substitution, addition, and elimination.
 

Scientific Research Applications

• Electrolyte Additive for High Voltage Li-ion Batteries: Xu et al. (2012) found that tris(pentafluorophenyl)phosphine improves the cycling performance of high voltage lithium-ion batteries by forming a protective film on the electrode, contributing to performance enhancement (Xu, Liu, Li, Li, Hu, & Li, 2012).
• Oxidation Reactions: Ang and Lien (1977) studied the oxidation of tris(pentafluorophenyl)phosphine by bis(trifluoromethyl)nitroxyl, leading to the formation of tris(pentafluorophenyl)phosphine oxide (Ang & Lien, 1977).
• Reaction with Ethylmagnesium Bromide: Sicree and Tamborski (1992) reported the cleavage of pentafluorophenyl-phosphorus bonds by ethylmagnesium bromide, indicating potential applications in synthetic chemistry (Sicree & Tamborski, 1992).
• Antibacterial Activity: Babarbi et al. (2015) synthesized fluorinated phosphonium iodide derivatives using tris(pentafluorophenyl)phosphine and found significant antibacterial activity against various bacteria (Babarbi, Haffas, Guerri, & Sekhri, 2015).
• Flame-Retarding Additive in Li-ion Batteries: Xu et al. (2014) identified the dual functionality of tris(pentafluorophenyl)phosphine as a flame-retarding and sacrificial oxidation additive in lithium-ion batteries (Xu, Liang, Li, Xing, Wang, & Li, 2014).
• Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions: Hanna and Miller (1979) studied the reactions of tris(pentafluorophenyl)phosphine with various nucleophiles, leading to the replacement of para fluorines or C—P bond rupture (Hanna & Miller, 1979).

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