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C6H15O4P
182.15 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning

TRIETHYL PHOSPHATE

CAS78-40-0EC201-114-5
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
plasticizer and flame retardant

Triethyl phosphate is a colorless, corrosive liquid that is combustible and slowly dissolves in water. It is primarily used as a plasticizer and flame retardant in resins, plastics, and gums.

plasticizer for resins, plastics, and gumsflame retardantsolvent and desensitizing agent for peroxides

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H371May cause damage to organs
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

triethyl phosphate

InChIKey

DQWPFSLDHJDLRL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCOP(=O)(OCC)OCC

Synonyms (14)
  • TEP
  • Ethyl phosphate
  • Ethyl phosphate ((EtO)3PO)
  • O,O,O-Triethylphosphate
  • TRIETHYL PHOSPHATE
  • Triethoxyphosphine oxide
  • Triethylfosfat
  • Triethylfosfat [Czech]
  • Tris(ethyl) phosphate