538728
Triethyl phosphate
ReagentPlus®, ≥99.8%
Synonym(s):
TEP, Ethyl phosphate
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Linear Formula:
(C2H5O)3PO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
182.15
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
201-114-5
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1705772
MDL number:
Assay:
≥99.8%
vapor density
6.28 (vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
1 mmHg ( 40 °C)
product line
ReagentPlus®
assay
≥99.8%
autoignition temp.
845 °F
expl. lim.
10 %
refractive index
n20/D 1.403 (lit.)
bp
215 °C (lit.)
density
1.072 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
functional group
phosphate
SMILES string
CCOP(=O)(OCC)OCC
InChI
1S/C6H15O4P/c1-4-8-11(7,9-5-2)10-6-3/h4-6H2,1-3H3
InChI key
DQWPFSLDHJDLRL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Triethyl phosphate is an alkyl phosphate. It participates in the thermal transformation of sodium acetate-2-C14 to n-butyl acetate-2-C14.
Application
- Sensor Technology for Chemical Detection: Triethyl phosphate is utilized in the development of trisaryl phosphoric triamide-based resins for a quartz crystal microbalance sensor, enhancing the detection capabilities for sulfur mustard simulants, which is critical in chemical safety and environmental monitoring (Heo et al., 2024).
- Flame-Retardant Bio-based Composites: Research highlights the use of triethyl phosphate in creating flame-retardant, energy-storage, and transparent bio-based composites, leveraging natural cellulose templates to enhance both safety and environmental sustainability (Li et al., 2024).
- Environmental Biodegradation Studies: Triethyl phosphate is instrumental in a novel method for rapidly monitoring organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) by liquid-liquid extraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, a significant advancement in environmental science for assessing biodegradation (Losantos et al., 2024).
Legal Information
ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2
Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
266.0 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
130 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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A novel approach to recycling of polyurethanes: chemical degradation of flexible polyurethane foams by triethyl phosphate
Troev K, et al.
Polymer, 41.19, 7017-7022 (2000)
Novel PVDF-HFP flat sheet membranes prepared by triethyl phosphate (TEP) solvent for direct contact membrane distillation
Fadhil S, et al.
Chemical Engineering and Processing, 102, 16-26 (2016)
Preparation of Ethyl Acetate-2-C14 and n-Butyl Acetate-2-C14 Using Alkyl Phosphates1
Ropp GA.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 72.5 , 2299-2299 (1950)
Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 538728-100ML | 04061832566504 |
| 538728-18L | 04061837659140 |
| 538728-1L | 04061832566511 |
| 538728-4L | 04061832566528 |