In chemistry, the compound Ph3 is known as triphenylphosphine. It is a colorless, crystalline solid that is soluble in organic solvents. Triphenylphosphine is a versatile ligand that can coordinate to a variety of metal ions. It is used in a wide range of applications, including catalysis, organic synthesis, and coordination chemistry.
Triphenylphosphine is named according to the IUPAC rules for inorganic nomenclature. The prefix “tri” indicates that there are three phenyl groups attached to the phosphorus atom. The suffix “-ine” indicates that the compound is a phosphine, which is a compound containing a phosphorus-hydrogen bond.
