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Trimethyl phosphate, 98+%

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Description

CAS: 512-56-1 | C3H9O4P | 140.08 g/mol

Trimethyl phosphate is used as a color inhibitor for polyester and other polymer preparations, flame retardants and plasticizer. It acts as a solvent for aromatic halogenations and nitration reactions. It is used as a mild methylating reagent which is used in the dimethylation of aniline and related heterocyclic compound. Furthermore, it is involved in the synthesis of 1-methyl-pyridinium; dimethyl phosphate by reacting with pyridine.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Trimethyl phosphate is used as a color inhibitor for polyester and other polymer preparations, flame retardants and plasticizer. It acts as a solvent for aromatic halogenations and nitration reactions. It is used as a mild methylating reagent which is used in the dimethylation of aniline and related heterocyclic compound. Furthermore, it is involved in the synthesis of 1-methyl-pyridinium; dimethyl phosphate by reacting with pyridine.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 512-56-1
Molecular Formula C3H9O4P
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 140.08
MDL Number MFCD00008348
InChI Key WVLBCYQITXONBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym trimethylphosphate, phosphoric acid, trimethyl ester, trimethyl orthophosphate, tmpo, trimethoxyphosphine oxide, phosphoric acid trimethyl ester, o,o,o-trimethyl phosphate, trimethylfosfat, phosphate, trimethyl, trimethylfosfat czech
PubChem CID 10541
ChEBI CHEBI:46324
IUPAC Name trimethyl phosphate
SMILES COP(=O)(OC)OC

Specifications

Melting Point -46°C
Density 1.213
Boiling Point 196°C to 198°C
Flash Point >150°C (302°F)
Odor Pleasant
Refractive Index 1.397
Linear Formula (CH3O)3PO
Quantity 2500 g
Beilstein 1071731
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Solubility Information Miscible with water.
Formula Weight 140.08
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material Trimethyl phosphate
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H315-H319-H340-H351
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H340-H351-H302-H315-H319
May cause genetic defects.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P264b-P270-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 208-144-8
RTECSNumber TC8225000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
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