This document summarizes triphenylphosphine, an organophosphorus compound commonly used as a reducing agent. It is colorless and insoluble in water, with a melting point of 80°C and boiling point of 377°C. The document discusses its preparation and applications, including in Mitsunobu reactions, Appel reactions, and for preparing Wittig reagents.

1. STUDY OF TRIPHENYLPHOSPHINE
PRESENTED BY-
SUNNY MAURYA
M.PHARM 1ST SEM
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL
CHEMISTRY CSJMU

2. INTRODUCTION
• Triphenylphosphine is a common
organophosphorus compoun.
•Used as reducing agent.
•Colorless at room temperature.
•Boiling point : 3770C
•Melting point: 800C
•Insoluble in water.

3. PREPARATION

4. APPLICATION
•Mitsunobu reaction
•Appel reaction
•Preparatation of wittig reagent.

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