Trimethyl phosphate

• CAS: 512-56-1
• Catalog Number: ACM512561
• Category: Other Products
• Molecular Weight: 140.07
• Molecular Formula: C3H9O4P
• Description: Trimethyl phosphate appears as a pale straw colored liquid. Inhalation may irritate respiratory tract. Vapor or liquid may irritate skin or eyes. Ingestion may irritate the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract.;Liquid;COLOURLESS LIQUID.
• Synonyms: Phosphoric acid, trimethyl ester
• IUPAC Name: Trimethyl phosphate
• Canonical SMILES: COP(=O)(OC)OC
• InChI: WVLBCYQITXONBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• InChI Key: InChI=1S/C3H9O4P/c1-5-8(4,6-2)7-3/h1-3H3
• Boiling Point: 197 °C(lit.)
• Melting Point: -46 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 107 °C
• Density: 1.197g/ml
• Solubility: soluble in Ether,Alcohol
• Appearance: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid
• Application: Trimethyl phosphate, a colorless and nonvolatile liquid, serves a variety of purposes due to its chemical stability and solubility in most organic solvents. Predominantly used within industries, it plays a crucial role as an electrolyte additive in lithium-ion battery production, enhancing performance. Additionally, trimethyl phosphate is utilized in gasoline engines to control issues like spark plug fouling, surface ignition, and rumble. Its applications extend further as a reagent for zirconium determination, a solvent, extractant, and a gas chromatography stationary phase. Trimethyl phosphate also acts as a methylating agent and a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of polymethyl polyphosphates. Furthermore, it functions as a flame retardant solvent in paints and polymers and as a catalyst in manufacturing polymers and resins.
• Storage: Ambient (>5 °C)
• Active Content: 95%
• Color/Form: Liquid;Colorless liquid
• Complexity: 82.4
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Decomposition: When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fume of phosphorus oxides.
• EC Number: 208-144-8
• Exact Mass: 140.023846g/mol
• Formal Charge: 0
• Hazard Statements: H302 : Harmful if swallowed.H340 : May cause genetic defects.H351 : Suspected of causing cancer.
• H-Bond Acceptor: 4
• H-Bond Donor: 0
• Heavy Atom Count: 8
• ICSC Number: 0686
• LogP: -0.65 (LogP);log Kow = -0.52 and -0.78;-0.52,-0.78
• MDL Number: MFCD00008348
• Monoisotopic Mass: 140.023846g/mol
• NSC Number: 58985
• Odor: Pleasant smelling
• Other Experimental: 22.1% phosphorus; pour point: -46 °C;Specific gravity: 1.97 at 19.5 °C/0deg C;Henry's Law constant = 7.2X10-9 atm-cu m/mole at 20 °C;Hydroxyl radical reaction rate constant = 7.37X10-12 cu cm/molec-sec at 25 °C;Hydroxyl radical reaction rate constant = <6X10-20 cu cm/molec-sec at 25 °C
• Physical State: Liquid
• Precautionary Statements: P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.P202 : Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.P201 : Obtain special instructions before use.P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.P308 + P313 : IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.P301 + P312 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.P405 : Store locked up.
• Refractive Index: 1.4
• Rotatable Bond Count: 3
• RTECS Number: TC8225000
• Signal Word: Danger
• Solubility In Water: Completely miscible
• Specific Gravity: 1.22
• Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• UNII: Z1E45TMW1Z
• Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg at 78.8 °F ; 5 mm Hg at 128.7° F; 10 mm Hg at 154.0° F (NTP, 1992);0.85 mmHg;0.85 mm Hg at 25 °C;Vapor pressure, kPa at 20 °C: 0.11
• XLogP3: -0.5

Custom Q&A

What is the CAS number for Trimethyl phosphate?

CAS number 512-56-1

What is the description of Trimethyl phosphate?

Trimethyl phosphate appears as a pale straw colored liquid. Inhalation may irritate respiratory tract. Vapor or liquid may irritate skin or eyes. Ingestion may irritate the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract.

What is the molecular weight of Trimethyl phosphate?

The molecular weight is 140.07

What is the molecular formula of Trimethyl phosphate?

The molecular formula is C3H9O4P

What are the synonyms for Trimethyl phosphate?

Phosphoric acid, trimethyl ester

What is the IUPAC name of Trimethyl phosphate?

Trimethyl phosphate

What is the boiling point of Trimethyl phosphate?

The boiling point is 197 °C

What is the purity of Trimethyl phosphate?

The purity is >98.0%(GC)

What is the physical state of Trimethyl phosphate?

It is a liquid

What are some typical applications of Trimethyl phosphate?

Use as solvent, Use as cleansing agent, Use as plasticizer.