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Trimethyl phosphite

Trimethyl phosphite Structure
CAS No.
121-45-9
Chemical Name:
Trimethyl phosphite
Synonyms
P(OMe)3;P(OCH3)3;PHOSPHOROUS ACID TRIMETHYL ESTER;Trimethoxyphosphine;TrimethyPhosphite;AURORA KA-1230;Trimethylfosfit;METHYL PHOSPHITE;Trimethoxyfosfin;Trimethylphosphit
CBNumber:
CB7100684
Molecular Formula:
C3H9O3P
Molecular Weight:
124.08
MOL File:
121-45-9.mol
Modify Date:
2023/12/24 16:54:11

Trimethyl phosphite Properties

Melting point −78 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 111-112 °C(lit.)
Density 1.052 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density 4.3 (vs air)
vapor pressure 17 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.408(lit.)
Flash point 82 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility Chloroform, DMSO (Sparingly)
form Liquid
color Colorless
Specific Gravity 1.052
explosive limit 5.2-61.2%(V)
Water Solubility Hydrolyzes with water.
Sensitive Air & Moisture Sensitive
Hydrolytic Sensitivity 4: no reaction with water under neutral conditions
BRN 956570
Exposure limits TLV-TWA 10 mg/m3 (2 ppm) (ACGIH).
Stability Moisture Sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference 121-45-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Phosphorous acid, trimethyl ester(121-45-9)
EPA Substance Registry System Trimethyl phosphite (121-45-9)

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07,GHS08
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H226-H302-H315-H317-H319-H335-H341-H351
Precautionary statements  P210-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313
Hazard Codes  Xn,T,F,Xi
Risk Statements  10-22-36/37/38-41-37/38-65-48/23/24/25-11-46-45-67-66-36
Safety Statements  26-39-62-45-16-53
OEB B
OEL TWA: 2 ppm (10 mg/m3)
RIDADR  UN 2329 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  TH1400000
10-13-21
Autoignition Temperature 250 °C
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  2920 23 00
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1600 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 2600 mg/kg
NFPA 704
3
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Trimethyl phosphite price More Price(9)

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Sigma-Aldrich(India) 92730 Trimethyl phosphite ≥97% 121-45-9 50ML ₹2576.35 2022-06-14 Buy
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Trimethyl phosphite Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Chemical Properties

Trimethyl phosphite is a colorless liquid. Distinctive pungent, pyridine-like odor. The Odor Threshold is 0.0001 ppm.

Uses

Trimethyl phosphite has been used primarily as an intermediate in the manufacture of pesticides and the synthesis of organophosphate insecticides. It is also used as a fire retardants in the production of textiles, as an intermediate in the production of flame-retardant polymers for polyurethane foams, and as a catalyst.

Production Methods

Produced via a reaction between phosphorus trichloride and methanol in the presence of a tertiary amine catalyst such as diethylaniline.

Definition

ChEBI: Trimethyl phosphite is an organophosphorus compound that is phosphane in which the three hydrogens are replaced by methoxy groups. It is an alkylating agent used primarily in the synthesis of organophosphate compounds. It has a role as an alkylating agent.

General Description

Trimethyl phosphite appears as a clear colorless liquid with a strong foul odor. Flash point 99°F. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. It is used in making pesticides, flame retardants and organophosphorous additives.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Slowly reacts with water to form phosphoric acid and corresponding organic alcohol. Trimethyl phosphite hydrolyzes in water to form dimethyl phosphite and methanol. The hydrolysis rate of trimethyl phosphite is expected to be similar to the hydrolysis rate of triethyl phosphite(SRC).

Reactivity Profile

As soon as Trimethyl phosphite contacted a small amount of magnesium perchlorate in a flask, there was a flash and an explosion that shattered the flask (Allison 1968).

Health Hazard

Trimethyl phosphite is a skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant with low subacute inhalation toxicity. Its irritating action on rabbits’ skin was moderate to severe. The pure liquid instilled into the eyes can cause severe irritation and swelling, which can last for a few days. Chronic exposure to 300–600 ppm concentration in air produced lung inflammation and cataracts in mice. There was no acute inhalation toxicity observed in test animals. The oral and dermal toxicities were low.
LD50 value, oral (rats): 1600 mg/kg
Teratogenic effects showing gross abnormalities were observed in newborn rats when pregnant rats were dosed with high concentrations of trimethyl phosphite.
The odor threshold for this compound was determined to be 0.0001 ppm (ACGIH 1986). The odor is irritating and pungent at high concentrations..

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of PO x

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. An experimental teratogen. A severe skin and eye irritant. Flammable liquid when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizers. To fight fire, use water, foam, fog, CO2. Violent explosive reaction on contact with magnesium perchlorate or trimethyl platinum(IV) azide tetramer. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of POx. An intermediate in the production of pesticides, fire retardants, and organic phosphorus additives. See also ESTERS.

Potential Exposure

Trimethyl phosphite is a flame retardant, and used as an intermediate in the manufacture of a number of pesticides, and organophosphorus additives.

Carcinogenicity

Trimethyl phosphite was genotoxic in mouse lymphoma assays but was not mutagenic in various bacterial assays.

Shipping

UN2329 Trimethyl phosphite, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid.

Purification Methods

Treat the phosphite with Na (to remove water and any dialkyl phosphonate), then decant and distil it with protection against moisture. It has also been treated with sodium wire for 24hours, then distilled in an inert atmosphere onto activated molecular sieves [Connor et al. J Chem Soc, Dalton Trans 511 1986]. It can be fractionally distilled using a spinning band column at high reflux ratio. It is a colourless liquid which is slowly hydrolysed by H2O. [Gillis et al. J Am Chem Soc 80 2999 1958, NMR: Callis et al. J Am Chem Soc 79 2719 1957, Kosolapoff Organophosphorus Compounds, Wiley p 203 1950, Beilstein 1 IV 1256.]

Incompatibilities

Vaor May form explosive mixture with air. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Violent reaction with magnesium perchlorate. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides. Reacts (hydrolyzes) with water. Incompatible with air, moisture.

Waste Disposal

Trimethyl phosphite may be burned in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

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