C3H9O3P
124.08 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
TRIMETHYL PHOSPHITE
CAS121-45-9EC204-471-5
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Intermediate in pesticide manufacture
Trimethyl phosphite is a clear colorless liquid with a strong foul odor. It is denser than water, insoluble in water, and its vapors are heavier than air.
Intermediate in pesticide manufactureFireproofing agent in textile productionIntermediate in flame-retardant polymers for polyurethane foams
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CAS 121-45-9
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Safety Reference
Danger
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402Harmful to aquatic life
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H303May be harmful if swallowed
H313May be harmful in contact with skin
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
trimethyl phosphite
InChIKey
CYTQBVOFDCPGCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COP(OC)OC
Synonyms (20)
- Fosforyn trojmetylowy
- Fosforyn trojmetylowy [Czech]
- Methyl phosphite
- Methyl phosphite ((MeO)3P)
- P(OMe)3
- TMPhite
- TRIMETHYL PHOSPHITE
- Trimethoxyfosfin
- Trimethoxyfosfin [Czech]
- Trimethoxyphosphine
- Trimethylfosfit
- Trimethylfosfit [Czech]
- Trimethylphosphit
- trimethoxyphosphane