Triethyl Phosphite


Linear Formula:  C6H15O3P
Molecular Weight:  166.15g/mol
CAS Number: 122-52-1

Properties

Refractive index n20/D 1.413 (lit.)
B pt. 156 ℃ (lit.)
M pt. -112℃
Density 0.969 g/mL at 25 ℃ (lit.)

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226 - H317 - H412
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352
Symbol
Signal word Warning
HS Code 2920901200
Flash point 52℃
Storage Temp. Store at Room Temperature.
Storage Class 3
Packaging Glass Bottle
UN Number 2323

Description

Application
Used as a reducing agent can react with electrophiles to form phosphonates or phosphates forms a stable complex with copper(I) iodide.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
Triethylphosphite is an organophosphorus compound with the formula P(OCH2CH3)3 often abbreviated P(OEt)3. This colorless liquid is used as a ligand in organometallic chemistry and as a reagent in organic synthesis and has a 31P NMR signal at around 139 ppm with reference to a phosphoric acid standard. The molecule features a pyramidal.phosphorus(III) center bound to three ethoxide groups