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Resin Explorer

Solution Phase Resins
  Scavenger Resins
 • Metal Scavengers
 • Electrophilic Scavengers
 • Nucleophilic Scavengers


 Supported Reagents
 • Bases
 • Catalysts
 • Coupling Reagents
 • Miscellaneous Reagents
 • Oxidizing Reagents
 • Phase Transfer Reagents
 • Phosphines
 • Reagents for Protecting Group Introduction
 • Reducing Reagents
 • Wittig Reagents
 • Lewis Acids
 • Rasta Resin
Scavenger Resins        
Product Name Loading Mesh Size Polymer Matrix Product # 
Metal Scavengers  
Ethylenediaminetriacetic acid acetamide, polymer-bound 3.5-4.0 mmol/g 50-100 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 656844
N,N,N'-Trimethylethylenediamine, polymer-bound 2.5-3.0 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 656836
6-Thionicotinamide, polymer-bound 2.0-3.0 mmol/g 100-300 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 643904
Bis-[(diphenylphosphanyl)-methyl]amine, polymer-bound 1.0-2.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 643955
2-Mercaptoethylamine, polymer-bound 1.0-1.5 mmol/g 70-90 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 641022
Bipyridine, polymer-bound ca. 5.0 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 589993
Electrophilic Scavengers  
Benzaldehyde polymer bound binding capacity ~2 mmol/g, resin ~ 2 mmol/g 100-300 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 13648
Benzenesulfonyl chloride polymer bound Capacity (sulfonyl chloride) ~1.0 mmol/g, resin ~ 1.0 mmol/g resin 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 12702
Isatoic anhydride polymer bound Capacity ~3.3 mmol/g, resin ~ 3.3 mmol/g 100-300   17344
Methyl isocyanate bound to polystyrene HL Capacity (isocyanate) ~1.6 mmol/g, resin (high loading) ~ 1.6 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 67705
(Aminomethyl)polystyrene Particle size 200-400 mesh ca.2 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 473669
(Aminomethyl)polystyrene Particle size 200-400 mesh ca.4 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 473677
(Aminomethyl)polystyrene Particle size 50-100 mesh 2.0 mmol/g 50-100 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 522767
Diethylenetriamine, polymer-bound Particle size 200-400 mesh 2.5-3.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 479780
Diethylenetriamine, polymer-bound 4.0-5.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 494380
Ethylenediamine, polymer-bound Particle size 200-400 mesh 2.5-3.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 472093
Methylsulfanylmethyl, polymer-bound 0.5-1.3 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 549568
Phenol, polymer-bound 0.5-1.5 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 564796
p-Toluenesulfonyl hydrazide, polymer-bound Particle size 100-200 mesh ca.2.5 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 532320
p-Toluenesulfonyl hydrazide, polymer-bound Particle size 100-200 mesh ca.1.5 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 532339
Sulfonyl amide, polymer-supported Particle size 100-200 mesh 1.5-2.0 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 516201
Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine polymer bound 4.0-5.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 472107
Nucleophilic Scavengers back to top
(Mercaptomethyl)polystyrene Capacity (S) ~2.0 mmol/g, resin ~ 2.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 63767
N-(2-Mercaptoethyl)aminomethyl-polystyrene Capacity (N) ~1.3 mmol/g, resin ~ 1.3 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 63749
Methylthiourea bound to polystyrene ~ 2.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 84094
N-{2-[Bis(2-aminoethyl)amino]ethyl}aminomethyl-polystyrene, high loading Capacity ~1.1 mmol/g, (~6.0% N) ~ 1.1 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 14497
4-Benzyloxybenzaldehyde, polymer-bound Particle size 200-400 mesh 2.5-3.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 472085
Acetylpolystyrene resin 1.0-1.5 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 549398
Activated ketone, polymer-bound 1 % cross-linked 3.0 mmol/g 50-90 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 551473
Isatoic anhydride polymer bound 2.0-2.5 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 514373
Isocyanate,polymer-bound Particle size 200-400 mesh ca.2 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2 % DVB 473685
Isothiocyanate, polymer-bound >1.0 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 538604
p-Toluenesulfonic acid, polymer-bound Particle size 30-60 mesh 2.0-3.5 mmol/g 30-60 macroporous 532312
Sulfonyl amide, polymer-bound 1.5-3.0 mmol/g 30-60 macroporous 56,437-0
Sulfonyl amide, polymer-bound macroporous 1.5-3.0 mmol/g 70-90 macroporous 564389
Sulfonyl chloride, polymer-bound Particle size 100-200 mesh 1.5-2.0 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 498211
Sulfonyl chloride, polymer-bound Particle size 100-200 mesh 1.0-1.5 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 499218
Sulfonyl chloride, polymer-bound Particle size 70-90 mesh 2.5-3.0 mmol/g 70-90 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 516228
Sulfonyl chloride, polymer-bound Particle size 100-200 mesh 1.5 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 516236
Sulfonyl hydrazine, polymer-bound macroporous 1.5-3.0 mmol/g 30-60 macroporous 564397
Supported Reagents back to top
Product Name Loading Mesh Size Polymer Matrix Product # 
Bases back to top
(Guanidinomethyl)polystyrene Capacity ~1.0 mmol/g, ~ 1.0 mmol/g 100-300 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 51021
(Piperidinomethyl)polystyrene Capacity (base) ~3.5 mmol/g, resin ~ 3.5 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 80723
1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-2H-pyrimido[1,2-a]pyrimidine, polymer-bound 8.0-8.5 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 358754
1,5,7-Triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene bound to polystyrene Capacity (base) ~2.6 mmol/g, resin ~ 2.6 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 90603
2,6-Di-tert-butylpyridine polymer bound Capacity (base) ~2.2 mmol/g, resin ~ 2.2 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 34832
2,6-Di-tert-butylpyridine polymer bound Particle size 200-400 mesh ca.1.8 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 377821
2-tert-Butylimino-2-diethylamino-1,3-dimethylperhydro-1,3,2-diazaphosphorine, polymer-bound 2.0-2.5 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 536490
2-tert-Butylimino-2-diethylamino-1,3-dimethyl-perhydro-1,3,2-diazaphosphorine on polystyrene Capacity (base) ~2.2 mmol/g, ~ 2.2 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 20026
Diethylamine, polymer-bound Particle size 100-200 mesh 1.0-1.5 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 537330
Diisopropylamine, polymer-bound 3.0-4.0 mmol/g 50-90 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 538469
Diisopropylamine, polymer-bound 2.0-3.5 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 538736
Diisopropylaminomethyl-polystyrene Capacity (base) ~3 mmol/g, resin ~ 3 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 38343
Dimethylamine, polymer-bound 0.8-2.5 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 564117
Dimethylaminomethyl-polystyrene Capacity (base) 3-4 mmol/g, resin 3-4 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 39205
Dimethylaminopyridine,polymer-bound 2 % cross-linked dry 5.5-6.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 359882
'Dimethylaminopyridine' on polystyrene Capacity ("DMAP") ~3.0 mmol/g, resin ~ 3.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 39410
Morpholine, polymer-bound Particle size 200-400 mesh 2.5-4.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 493813
Morpholinomethyl-polystyrene Capacity (base) ~3.5 mmol/g, resin ~ 3.5 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 69943
Piperazine, polymer-bound ca.1.5 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 526290
Piperidine, polymer-bound 3.0-4.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 494615
(Piperidinomethyl)polystyrene 1.0-2.0 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 564125
Piperidine-4-carboxylic acid on tris(2-aminoethyl)amine resin 2.3 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 561886
Tetraalkylammonium carbonate polymer-bound 2.5-3.5 mmol/g 18-50 macroporous 540285
Tetraalkylammonium carbonate, polymer-bound 2.0-3.0 mmol/g 50-90 macroporous 540293
Catalysts back to top
Hexyltributylphosphonium bromide, polymer-bound Polymer is polystyrene ~0.5 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 359335
Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium ~0.06 mmol/g   PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 10987
Tris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I) chloride polymer bound 1% Rh 20-60 PS crosslinked with 2 % DVB 93407
Palladium (II) acetate triphenylphosphine, polymer-bound 1.0-1.5 mmol Pd/g 20-60 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 654167
Bis(diphenylphosphanyl)methylamine palladium (II) acetate, polymer-bound ~0.5 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 654159
N-Methylimidazolium palladium (II), polymer-bound 0.5-1.5 mmol/g 50-100 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 650927
Dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (0), polymer-bound 1.0-2.0 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 2 % DVB 596930
Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium, polymer-bound 0.5-0.9 mmol Pd/g 20-60 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 511579
Bis[(diphenylphosphanyl)methyl]amine palladium (II) dichloride, polymer-bound 0.5-1.5 mmol/g N 70-90 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 646555
Coupling Reagents back to top
1-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide, polymer bound Particle size 200-400 mesh ca. 0.90 meq 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 424331
1-Hydroxybenzotriazole-6-sulfonamidomethyl HCl, polymer-bound 0.8-1.0 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 561894
Diethyl azodicarboxylate' on polystyrene Capacity (N) ~1.2 mmol/g, ~ 1.2 mmol/g 100-300 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 11629
Diethyl azodicarboxylate, polymer-bound 1.0-1.5 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 561851
N-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethylcarbodiimide polymer bound Capacity ~1.4 mmol/g, ~ 1.4 mmol/g 100-300 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 09657
1-Hydroxybenzotriazole polymer bound Capacity ~1.0 mmol/g, ~ 1.0 mmol/g 100-300 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 09656
N-Benzyl-N'-cyclohexylcarbodiimide polymer bound Capacity (N) ~1.3 mmol/g, ~ 1.3 mmol/g resin 100-300 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 00787
N-Benzyl-N'-cyclohexylcarbodiimide, polymer-bound >1.3 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 561843
Lewis Acids back to top
Ytterbium (II) polystyrenesulfonate, polymer-bound 0.5-1.5 mmol/g 30-80 macroporous 641030
Scandium (III) bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate), polymer-bound 0.5-1.5 mmol/g 30-80 mesh macroporous 590312
Lanthium(III), polymer-bound 0.25-0.5 mmol/g 16-50 mesh macroporous 643718
Miscellaneous back to top
3,3'-Thiodipropionic acid, polymer-bound Particle size 20-50 mesh Thiodipropionic acid on DOWEX SBR resin. ca.2.5 meq 20-50   459011
Acetate on polymer support Capacity (CH3COO-) ~1.5 mmol/g, resin ~ 1.5 mmol/g 20-50 mesh macroporous 17098
Azide exchange resin,azide on Amberlite® IRA-400 Particle size 16-50 mesh ca.3.8 mmol/g 16-50   368342
Benzenesulfonylazide, polymer-bound macroporous mesh 50-100 ca. 1.5 mmol/g 50-100 macroporous 572977
Borane-Morpholine, polymer-bound 0.8-1.0 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 561878
Bromide, polymer-supported ca.3.5 mmol/g   macroporous 513768
Bromine on polymer support Capacity (active bromine (Br3-)) 1.4-1.8 mmol/g, resin 1.4-1.8 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 16055
Carbonate on polymer support Capacity (NaCO3-) ~3.5 mmol/g, resin ~ 3.5 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 21850
Chloride on polymer support Capacity (chloride) ~4 mmol/g, resin ~ 4 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 24898
Cyanide on polymer support 3.0 mmol/g     334243
Cyanide on polymer support Capacity (CN-) ~3 mmol/g, resin ~ 3 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 28490
Cyanoacetic acid, polymer-bound 0.85-1.2 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 537489
DL-a,b-Isopropylideneglycerol, polymer-bound 0.8-1.5 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 540374
Fluoride on polymer support Capacity (F-) ~3.0 mmol/g, resin ~ 3.0 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 47060
Glycerol, polymer-bound Polymer support is polystyrene 1-2 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 475416
Glycidyl methyl ether, polymer-bound ca. 3.0 mmol/g 50-90 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 549924
Iodide polymer supported Capacity (I-) ~2.9 mmol/g, resin ~ 2.9 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 57895
Nitrite on polymer support Capacity (NO2) ~4 mmol/g, resin ~ 4 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 72580
Pyridine hydrochloride polymer bound Capacity (Cl) ~6.5 mmol/g, resin ~ 6.5 mmol/g 100-200 PVP crosslinked with 2% DVB 82803
Pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate polymer bound Capacity (toluene 4-sulfonate) ~3.5 mmol/g, resin ~ 3.5 mmol/g 100-200 PVP crosslinked with 2% DVB 82817
Pyridinium tribromide polymer bound Capacity (Br3) ~2 mmol/g, resin ~ 2 mmol/g ~ 60 PVP crosslinked with 2% DVB 82795
Tribromide, polymer-supported       338095
2-Chloro-1,3,2-diazaphospholidine-2-sulfide, polymer-bound 1.0-2.0 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 657166
Methylphenylvinylsilane, polymer-bound 1.0-1.5 mmol Si/g 50-100 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 640344
2-Chloro-2-ethoxyacetate, polymer-bound 0.5-1.5 mmol Si/g 50-100 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 640343
Oxidizing Reagents back to top
2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine N-oxyl polymer bound Capacity ~2.5 mmol/g, ~ 2.5 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 72601
Chlorite, polymer-bound ca. 2.0 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 568767
Chromic acid on polymer support Capacity (CrO3) ~3 mmol/g, resin ~ 3 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 27175
Chromic acid, polymer-supported ca. 2.5 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 359823
Morpholine-N-oxide, polymer bound 1 % cross-linked with divinylbenzene Pore Size 50-100 mesh 2.0-3.0 mmol/g 50-100 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 589683
Osmium tetroxide on Poly(4-vinylpyridine)       365092
Osmium tetroxide on Poly(4-vinylpyridine) ~1 % as OsO4 1 % OsO4   PVP crosslinked with 2% DVB 75635
Permanganate, polymer-bound macroporous Particle size 16-50 mesh 1.5-2.0 mmol/g 16-50 macroporous 574058
Perruthenate on polymer support ~0.3 mmol/g 20-50 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 83715
Pyridinium chlorochromate polymer bound Capacity (ClCrO3) ~3.5 mmol/g, resin ~ 3.5 mmol/g 100-200 PVP crosslinked with 2% DVB 82805
Pyridinium dichromate polymer bound Capacity (Cr2O72-) ~2.2 mmol/g, resin ~ 2.2 mmol/g 100-200 PVP crosslinked with 2% DVB 82813
TEMPO, polymer-bound ca. 1.0 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 566098
Iodybenzamide, polymer-bound ca. 1.0 mmol/g 50-100 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 56,609-8
Phase Transfer Catalysts back to top
Hexyltributylphosphonium bromide on polymer support Capacity (P) ~0.5 mmol/g, resin ~ 0.5 mmol/g   PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 53265
Tributylmethylammonium chloride polymer bound Capacity ~1.2 mmol/g, ~ 1.2 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 90806
Tributylmethylphosphonium chloride polymer bound Capacity (Cl-) ~1.4 mmol/g, resin ~ 1.4 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 90808
Phosphines back to top
(R)-(+)-2,2'-Bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1'-binaphthalene bound to polystyrene Capacity 0.32-0.45 mmol/g, 0.32-0.45 mmol/g 75-150 mm PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 10855
(S)-(-)-2,2'-Bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1'-binaphthalene bound to polystyrene Capacity 0.32-0.45 mmol/g, 0.32-0.45 mmol/g 75-150 mm PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 10856
Benzyldiphenylphosphine polymer bound Capacity ~2.5 mmol/g, ~ 2.5 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 84795
Triphenylphosphine polymer bound Capacity ~1.6 mmol/g, resin ~ 1.6 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 93094
Triphenylphosphine polymer bound Capacity (triphenylphosphine) ~3 mmol/g, resin ~ 3 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 93093
Triphenylphosphine polymer bound ca.3 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 366455
Phosphorus pentachloride, polymer-bound 1.0-1.5 mmol/g 16-50 macroporous 643726
Rasta Resin back to top
Morpholine on Rasta Resin 4.0-5.0 mmol/g 50-100mm PS crosslinked with 2 % DVB 643599
Piperidine on Rasta Resin 3.0-5.0 mmol/g 50-100mm PS crosslinked with 2 % DVB 643602
Chloromethyl on Rasta Resin 4.0-5.0 mmol/g 50-100 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 643661
Pyridine on Rasta Resin 6.5-7.5 mmol N/g 50-100 PS crosslinked with 1 % DVB 655457
Reagents for Protecting Group Introduction back to top
Alloc protecting group introducing reagent polymer bound Capacity ~1.0 mmol/g, ~ 1.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 89184
Z protecting group introducing reagent polymer bound Capacity ~1.0 mmol/g, ~ 1.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 76301
Reducing Reagents back to top
Borohydride on polymer support 1.5-4.0 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 15595
Borohydride, polymer-supported support is Amberlyst® IRA-400 ~2.5 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 328642
Borohydride, polymer-supported support is Amberlyst A-26 2.0-5.0 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 359947
Cyanoborohydride on polymer support Capacity (BH3CN-) 2.5-4.5 mmol/g, resin 2.5-4.5 mmol/g 20-50 macroporous 17337
Triphenylphosphine oxide, polymer-bound 2.5-3.0 mmol/g 200-400 PVP crosslinked with 2% DVB 655430
Sulfur trioxide pyridine complex polymer bound Capacity (SO3) ~2.2 mmol/g, ~2.2 mmol/g   PVP crosslinked with 2% DVB 84738
Wittig Reagents back to top
(Cyanomethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide, polymer-bound Pore Size 200-400 mesh ~2.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 572950
Ethyltriphenylphosphonium iodide, polymer-bound ~2.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 572934
Benzyltriphenylphosphonium bromide, polymer-bound 2 % cross-linked with divinylbenzene Particle size 200-400 mesh ~2.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 572926
Iodomethyltriphenylphosphonium iodide, polymer-bound Particle size 200-400 mesh 2 % cross-linked with divinylbenzene ~2.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 572969
Isopropyltriphenylphosphonium iodine, polymer-bound ~2.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 572993
Methyltriphenylphosphonium iodide, polymer-bound Pore Size 200-400 mesh ~2.0 mmol/g 200-400 PS crosslinked with 2% DVB 572942
Triphenylphosphonium chloride, polymer-bound 0.7-1.3 mmol/g 100-200 PS crosslinked with 1% DVB 549371
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