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biphenyl-2-yldicyclohexylphosphine; CAS No.: 247940-06-3; biphenyl-2-yldicyclohexylphosphine. PROPERTIES: This phosphine compound features molecular formula C??H??P with molecular weight 326.40 g/mol. It generally appears as a white crystalline powder. Soluble in non-polar and slightly polar organic solvents like hexanes and dichloromethane. Melting point approximately 100-105 C. Exhibits IR absorption for P-C bonds (~1300-1000 cm??). Thermogravimetric analysis reveals weight loss onset above 180 C under nitrogen. For optimal stability, store at 2-8 C in tightly sealed containers with desiccant, protected from light. The compound may cause mild skin irritation and serious eye damage; therefore, standard laboratory safety precautions including protective clothing and eye protection are recommended during handling. APPLICATIONS: As a dicyclohexylphosphine, biphenyl-2-yldicyclohexylphosphine is predominantly utilized in transition metal catalysis. It serves as a key ligand in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, particularly in the synthesis of biaryl-containing pharmaceuticals where the biphenyl group provides enhanced catalytic activity as demonstrated in catalysis research (Catalysis Science & Technology). Additionally, the compound participates in the development of phosphine-based catalysts for asymmetric hydrogenation reactions, where its dicyclohexyl group influences enantioselectivity (Journal of Catalysis). In materials science, it functions as a monomer for preparing polyphosphine polymers with enhanced thermal stability, where the biphenyl group contributes to improved mechanical properties (Polymer Chemistry).