Description
Specifications Table
Product Name – Diisopropylphosphine, 10 wt.% solution in hexanes, AcroSeal®
Quantity/Pack Size – 100ML
Form – Liquid
Grade – Laboratory Grade
Application – Organophosphorus synthesis, catalytic reactions
Product Overview
Diisopropylphosphine, supplied as a 10 wt.% solution in hexanes, is a specialized reagent designed for high-performance organophosphorus chemistry. This air-sensitive phosphine solution is packaged under nitrogen in an AcroSeal® bottle to ensure maximum stability and purity during storage and handling. The hexane solvent provides an optimal medium for controlled reactivity, making it suitable for applications requiring precise stoichiometry. Its laboratory-grade purity minimizes impurities that could interfere with sensitive reactions, while the sealed packaging prevents oxidation and moisture contamination. The solution’s consistent concentration allows for accurate dosing in catalytic systems and ligand synthesis. As a versatile building block in organophosphorus chemistry, this product offers researchers a reliable source of diisopropylphosphine without the handling challenges of pure phosphine compounds. The hexane solvent is carefully selected to maintain solution stability while being easily removable when necessary for downstream applications.
FAQs
1. What precautions should be taken when handling this phosphine solution?
Always work in a well-ventilated fume hood and use standard air-sensitive techniques. The solution should be handled under inert atmosphere using syringe techniques to prevent oxidation.
2. How does the hexane solvent affect the reactivity of diisopropylphosphine?
The hexane solvent provides an inert medium that stabilizes the phosphine while not interfering with most organophosphorus reactions. It can be easily evaporated if a solvent-free phosphine is required.
3. What is the typical shelf life of this product when stored properly?
When stored unopened in its original AcroSeal® packaging at room temperature, the solution maintains its specified concentration for at least 12 months from the date of manufacture.
4. Can this solution be used directly in catalytic applications without purification?
The laboratory-grade purity is suitable for most catalytic applications, though some highly sensitive systems may require additional purification steps depending on the specific reaction requirements.
5. What alternatives are available if I need a different concentration of diisopropylphosphine?
Alternative concentrations can be prepared by careful dilution with dry, oxygen-free hexane or other compatible solvents, though pre-made solutions at different concentrations may be available from specialized suppliers.
