Organics; Functional Materials; Phosphates (Plasticizer); Plasticizer;
organophosphorus compound; auxiliary antioxidizer of fire retardant; Building Blocks; Chemical Synthesis; Organic Building Blocks; Organic Phosphates/Phosphites; Phosphorus Compounds
Chemical Properties
mp
-56 °C
bp
215 °C(lit.)
density
1.072 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density
6.28 (vs air)
vapor pressure
1 mm Hg ( 40 °C)
refractive index
n20/D 1.403(lit.)
Fp
240 °F
Water Solubility
SOLUBLE
Merck
14,9674
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, water.
Safety Information
Hazard codes
Xn
Risk statements
22
Chemical Properties
colourless liquid with a mild odour
General Description
A colorless, corrosive liquid. Combustible. Slowly dissolves in water and sinks in water. Severely irritates skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Air & Water Reactions
Slowly dissolves in water with slight decomposition .
Reactivity Profile
Organophosphates, such as Triethyl phosphate, are susceptible to formation of highly toxic and flammable phosphine gas in the presence of strong reducing agents such as hydrides. Partial oxidation by oxidizing agents may result in the release of toxic phosphorus oxides.
