18198-39-5

Usage

Uses

1. Used in Analytical Chemistry:
Tetraphenylphosphonium is used as an analytical reagent for metals and their salts. Its ability to form complexes with metal ions makes it a valuable tool in the detection and quantification of these elements in various samples.
2. Used in Membrane Potential Measurement:
Tetraphenylphosphonium is used as a probe for measuring membrane potential. Due to its lipophilic nature and positive charge, it can accumulate in the membrane of cells, allowing researchers to study the electrical properties of the cell membrane and gain insights into cellular processes.
3. Used in Pharmaceutical Research:
Although not explicitly mentioned in the provided materials, tetraphenylphosphonium has been explored for its potential applications in pharmaceutical research. Its ability to form complexes with metal ions and its interaction with biological membranes make it a candidate for the development of new drugs and drug delivery systems.
4. Used in Environmental Science:
Tetraphenylphosphonium can also be used in environmental science for the detection and monitoring of metal pollution in water and soil samples. Its complexation properties enable the selective detection of specific metal ions, which can be crucial for understanding the impact of metal contamination on ecosystems and human health.

InChI:InChI=1/C24H20P.BrH/c1-5-13-21(14-6-1)25(22-15-7-2-8-16-22,23-17-9-3-10-18-23)24-19-11-4-12-20-24;/h1-20H;1H/q+1;/p-1

Downstream Products

• 30862-67-0 {PPh₄}{FeCl₄} 
• 68091-61-2 [Ph₄P][GaCl₄] 
• 137680-55-8 P(C₆H₅)4⁽¹⁺⁾*{W(CO)5H}^(1-) = (P(C₆H₅)4)HW(CO)5 
• 215368-04-0 trans-PPh₄[Co(pentane-2,4-dionate)2(CN)2] 

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