(N-Methyl-N-phenylamino)triphenylphosphonium Iodide is used to synthesis of amines from alcohols; synthesis of unsymmetrical sulfides; synthesis of alkenes from allyl
alcohols; synthesis of 1,3-dienes.
Preparative Method of (N-Methyl-N-phenylamino)triphenylphosphonium Iodide: phenyliminotriphenylphosphorane is reacted with excess Iodomethane at reflux for 2
h. Removal of MeI followed by recrystallization gives a quantitative yield.[1]
(N-Methyl-N-phenylamino)triphenylphosphonium Iodide stores in sealed bottle on bench. Do not breathe dust, fumes, or vapor.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use in a fume hood.
1. Tanigawa, Y.; Kanamaru, H.; Sonoda, A.; Murahashi, S-I. JACS 1977, 99, 2361.
