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Description
Trimethyl phosphonoacetate is used in the preparation of sarin A by intramolecular Mannich-type reactions. It is involved in the Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons olefination with aldehydes and ketones to give acrylic esters. It is also involved in oxa-Michael reactions, prenylation of oxindoles and heterocyclization reactions.
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Trimethyl phosphonoacetate is used in the preparation of sarin A by intramolecular Mannich-type reactions. It is involved in the Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons olefination with aldehydes and ketones to give acrylic esters. It is also involved in oxa-Michael reactions, prenylation of oxindoles and heterocyclization reactions.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.263 |
Boiling Point | 119°C to 120°C (1 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 70°C (158°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.437 |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 1865177 |
Solubility Information | Slightly miscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 182.11 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Trimethyl phosphonoacetate |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10138051 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/22/2021 | A1330122,A1330114,A1330136 |
10167141 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/22/2021 | A1330122,A1330114,A1330136 |
C02W048 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/22/2021 | A1330122,A1330114,A1330136 |
H4161A | Certificate of Analysis | 11/22/2021 | A1330122,A1330114,A1330136 |
H5319A | Certificate of Analysis | 11/22/2021 | A1330122,A1330114,A1330136 |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | Warning |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335-H227 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Combustible liquid. |
Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P210-P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501a Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
EINECSNumber | 227-663-0 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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