Trimethyl phosphite
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Chinese name |
亚磷酸三甲酯 |
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English name |
Trimethyl phosphite |
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Molecular formula |
C3H9O3P |
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Uses |
An important intermediate for organic phosphorus pesticides used in the production of dichlorvos, phosphamidon, monocrotophos, tetrachlorvinphos and other pesticides; also used as a flame retardant for plastics and wood as well as a synthetic polymer catalyst and coating additive. |
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Properties |
Colorless transparent liquid with an irritating odor. Flammable. Relative density: 1.0520 (25/5 °C). Pour point <-60 °C. Boiling point: 112 °C. Flash point (open cup): 38 °C. Refractive index nD (22 °C): 1.4095. Viscosity (25 °C): 0.58mPa·s. Insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene, acetone, carbon tetrachloride and other organic solvents. |