CAS 4168-73-4: Trihexylphosphine

Trihexylphosphine

Tri-n-hexylphosphine, min. 96%

Trihexylphosphine is a phosphine that can be used as an extractant or synthesis method for antimicrobial agents. Trihexylphosphine has been shown to form a light emitting compound when mixed with fluorescein in the presence of light and oxygen. This compound is also a cross-linking agent that can be used to synthesize polymers and other organic molecules. It has been shown to have broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. The structure of trihexylphosphine contains three carbon atoms, six hydrogen atoms, two nitrogen atoms, and one phosphorus atom. It also contains two hydroxyl groups (-OH) and one carbonyl group (-C=O). Trihexylphosphine may react with hydrochloric acid to form chlorine gas (Cl2), which would make it useful as an industrial preparation for chlorination reactions.