(2R,4R)-(+)-2,4-Bis(diphenylphosphino)pentane

• CAT Number: L002553
• CAS Number: 96183-46-9
• Molecular Formula: C29H30P2
• Molecular Weight: 440.5
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: [(2R,4R)-4-diphenylphosphanylpentan-2-yl]-diphenylphosphane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C29H30P2/c1-24(30(26-15-7-3-8-16-26)27-17-9-4-10-18-27)23-25(2)31(28-19-11-5-12-20-28)29-21-13-6-14-22-29/h3-22,24-25H,23H2,1-2H3/t24-,25-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: CTYPJIUQROQJBG-JWQCQUIFSA-N
• SMILES: C[C@H](C[C@@H](C)P(C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2)P(C3=CC=CC=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4

(2R,4R)-(+)-2,4-Bis(diphenylphosphino)pentane is a chiral bisphosphine ligand featuring a pentane backbone with diphenylphosphino groups at the 2 and 4 positions. This compound is widely used in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in reactions such as hydrogenation and cross-coupling, due to its ability to stabilize metal complexes and enhance selectivity. The chiral nature of the ligand contributes to enantioselectivity in catalytic processes, making it valuable in the synthesis of chiral compounds in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its structural features promote effective coordination with transition metals.