(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile
- CAS No.
- 16640-68-9
- Chemical Name:
- (Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile
- Synonyms
- 2-(triphenyl-l5-phosphanylidene)acetonitrile;(CYANOMETHYLENE)TRIPHENYLPHOSPHORANE;(Triphenylphosphine)carbonitrile;(triphenylphosphine) acetonitrile;2-(triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile;NSC 135204;Triphenyl(cyanomethylene)phosphorane;Triphenylphosphoranylidenacetonitrile;Cyanomethyltriphenylphosphonium ylide;(TRIPHENYLPHOSPHORANYLIDENE)ACETONITRILE
- CBNumber:
- CB4425898
- Molecular Formula:
- C20H16NP
- Molecular Weight:
- 301.32
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00567633
- MOL File:
- 16640-68-9.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Melting point | 189-195 °C (lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 465.3±28.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.16±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Flash point | >110°C |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| form | powder to crystal |
| color | White to Orange to Green |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C20H16NP/c21-16-17-22(18-10-4-1-5-11-18,19-12-6-2-7-13-19)20-14-8-3-9-15-20/h1-15,17H |
| InChIKey | APISVOVOJVZIBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(#N)C=P(C1=CC=CC=C1)(C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1 |
| FDA UNII | AP7LR5WB3X |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352002 |
| NACRES | NA.22 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS07 |
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| Signal word | Warning | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H315-H319-H335 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P261-P264-P271-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338 | |||||||||
| target organs | Respiratory system | |||||||||
| PPE | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | Xi | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 26-36 | |||||||||
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1/PG III | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 3 | |||||||||
| Hazard Note | Irritant | |||||||||
| HazardClass | 6.1 | |||||||||
| PackingGroup | III | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29319090 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids | |||||||||
| Hazard Classifications | Eye Irrit. 2 Skin Irrit. 2 STOT SE 3 |
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(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile price More Price(63)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | 280429 | (Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile 97% | 16640-68-9 | 5g | $169 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| TCI Chemical | T1958 | (Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile >98.0%(HPLC)(N) | 16640-68-9 | 5g | $101 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| TCI Chemical | T1958 | (Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile >98.0%(HPLC)(N) | 16640-68-9 | 25g | $338 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Biosynth | FT53605 | (Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile | 16640-68-9 | 5g | $900 | 2026-06-04 | Buy |
| Biosynth | FT53605 | (Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile | 16640-68-9 | 50g | $900 | 2026-06-04 | Buy |
(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Preparation
(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile is prepared by reacting bromoacetonitrile and triphenylphosphine in ethyl acetate solution.
Chemical Properties
off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Uses
(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile is a reactant in the synthesis of largazole analogues which displays potent cell growth inhibition and cytotoxicity. As well, is used in the synthesis of monoterpene derivatives against leukemia.
Acquired resistance
(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile may be generated by deprotonation of the corresponding phosphonium salt, by cyanation of Methylenetriphenylphosphorane with p-tolyl cyanate, or by the reaction of Acrylonitrile with (Methoxycarbonylmethylene)triphenylphosphorane.
reaction suitability
reaction type: C-C Bond Formation
(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | |
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| Integrity(Anhui)Biopharma Co., Ltd. | 18655878467 | fayinzheng@163.com | China | 37 | 55 |
| Anyang Hongmeng New Materials Co., Ltd. | 19588588067 | 19588588067@163.com | China | 9979 | 58 |
| J & K SCIENTIFIC LTD. | 18210857532 18210857532 | jkinfo@jkchemical.com | China | 96815 | 76 |
| Meryer (Shanghai) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. | 4006356688 18621169109 | market03@meryer.com | China | 40202 | 62 |
| Beijing Donghualituo Techonlogy Development Co.,Ltd. | 010-88425576 | sales@dhltchem.com | China | 793 | 59 |
| TCI (Shanghai) Development Co., Ltd. | 021-67121386 | Sales-CN@TCIchemicals.com | China | 24512 | 81 |
| ShangHai DEMO Chemical Co.,Ltd | 400-021-7337 2355568890 | sales@demochem.com | China | 2569 | 57 |
| Ark Pharm, Inc. | 847-367-3680 | sales@arkpharminc.com | United States | 1669 | 56 |
| Beijing HwrkChemical Technology Co., Ltd | 89508211 18501085097 | sales.bj@hwrkchemical.com | China | 9407 | 55 |
| Energy Chemical | 400-0056266 | sales8178@energy-chemical.com | China | 44850 | 61 |
View Latest Price from (Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile manufacturers
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2026-08-07 | (Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile
16640-68-9
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$1.00 | 1KG | 99% | 20 Tons | Shaanxi Dideu Medichem Co. Ltd | |
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2019-07-06 | (TRIPHENYLPHOSPHORANYLIDENE)ACETONITRILE
16640-68-9
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$1.00 | 1KG | 95% | 500KG | Career Henan Chemical Co |
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- (Triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetonitrile
16640-68-9
- $1.00
- 99%
- Shaanxi Dideu Medichem Co. Ltd
-

- (TRIPHENYLPHOSPHORANYLIDENE)ACETONITRILE
16640-68-9
- $1.00
- 95%
- Career Henan Chemical Co





