Bis(biphenyl-4-yl)phosphine oxide

• CAT Number: L002988
• CAS Number: 187344-95-2
• Molecular Formula: C24H18OP+
• Molecular Weight: 353.41
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: oxo-bis(4-phenylphenyl)phosphanium
• InChI: InChI=1S/C24H18OP/c25-26(23-15-11-21(12-16-23)19-7-3-1-4-8-19)24-17-13-22(14-18-24)20-9-5-2-6-10-20/h1-18H/q+1
• InChIKey: HIINCHWTPHSAGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Bis(biphenyl-4-yl)phosphine oxide(CAT: L002988) is an organophosphorus compound featuring two biphenyl groups attached to a central phosphine oxide group. This compound is often used in materials science, particularly in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other electronic applications, due to its thermal stability and excellent electron-transporting properties. The biphenyl groups contribute to a rigid structure and enhance the compound’s photophysical properties, making it suitable for optoelectronic applications. Researchers also utilize bis(biphenyl-4-yl)phosphine oxide in the synthesis of ligands for catalysis, where its phosphine oxide moiety can interact with various metal centers, supporting transition-metal catalyzed reactions in both industrial and academic settings.