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Trimethyl phosphate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Trimethyl phosphate is used as a color inhibitor for polyester and other polymer preparations, flame retardants and plasticizer. It acts as a solvent for aromatic halogenations and nitration reactions. It is used as a mild methylating reagent which is used in the dimethylation of aniline and related heterocyclic compound. Furthermore, it is involved in the synthesis of 1-methyl-pyridinium; dimethyl phosphate by reacting with pyridine.
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Trimethyl phosphate is used as a color inhibitor for polyester and other polymer preparations, flame retardants and plasticizer. It acts as a solvent for aromatic halogenations and nitration reactions. It is used as a mild methylating reagent which is used in the dimethylation of aniline and related heterocyclic compound. Furthermore, it is involved in the synthesis of 1-methyl-pyridinium; dimethyl phosphate by reacting with pyridine.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point | -46°C |
Density | 1.213 |
Boiling Point | 196°C to 198°C |
Flash Point | >150°C (302°F) |
Odor | Pleasant |
Refractive Index | 1.397 |
Linear Formula | (CH3O)3PO |
Quantity | 500 g |
Beilstein | 1071731 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H315-H319-H340-H351 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H340-H351-H302-H315-H319 May cause genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P264b-P270-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 208-144-8 |
RTECSNumber | TC8225000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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