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Tri-n-octylphosphine oxide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

Tri-n-octylphosphine oxide is a solvent used in the extraction of metals, especially uranium, zirconium and hafnium. It is also used as an auxiliary reagent in the solvent extraction of metals. It is also used to extract hydrogen bonding organic compounds. Further, it is useful as a capping ligand for the production of quantum dots, such as those consisting of cadmium selenide.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Tri-n-octylphosphine oxide is a solvent used in the extraction of metals, especially uranium, zirconium and hafnium. It is also used as an auxiliary reagent in the solvent extraction of metals. It is also used to extract hydrogen bonding organic compounds. Further, it is useful as a capping ligand for the production of quantum dots, such as those consisting of cadmium selenide.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, toluene and hexane. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 78-50-2
Molecular Formula C24H51OP
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 386.645
MDL Number MFCD00002083
InChI Key ZMBHCYHQLYEYDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym trioctylphosphine oxide, tri-n-octylphosphine oxide, topo, phosphine oxide, trioctyl, cyanex 921, hostarex px 324, trioctyl phosphine oxide, trioctylphosphane oxide, trioctylphosphino-1-one, acmc-209peg
PubChem CID 65577
IUPAC Name 1-dioctylphosphoryloctane
SMILES CCCCCCCCP(=O)(CCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCC

Specifications

Melting Point 52°C to 57°C
Density 0.88
Boiling Point 212°C to 213°C (0.3 mmHg)
Flash Point 252°C (486°F)
Odor Odorless
Quantity 500 g
Beilstein 1796648
Solubility Information Soluble in chloroform,toluene and hexane. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 386.65
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Tri-n-octylphosphine oxide
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  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only

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