Dppb

[1,4-Bis(diphenylphosphino)butane]

Other Names:

1,4-Butanediylbis(diphenylphosphine)

1,4-Butylenebis(diphenylphosphine)

Tetramethylenebis(diphenylphosphine)

General Information:

Structure:

CAS Number: 7688-25-7

Molecular Weight: 426.47 g/mol

Appearance: White solid

Melting Point: 132-136 C

1,4-Bis(diphenylphosphino)butane (Dppb) is a ligand typically used in palladium chemistry, but can also be used in chemistry involving other transition metals such as nickel or rhodium.

References:

1) www.sigmaaldrich.com: 1,4-Bis(diphenylphosphino)butane (link)

2) www.alfa.com: B21122 1,4-Bis(diphenylphosphino)butane, 98% (link)

3) Molander, G. A.; Handbook of Reagents for Organic Synthesis, Catalyst Components for Coupling Reactions