Trimethyl phosphite
Trimethylphosphit · Fosfito de trimetilo · تریمتیل فسفیت · Triméthylphosphite · ट्राइमिथाइल फोस्फाइट · 亜リン酸トリメチル · Trimethylfosfiet · Fosforyn trimetylu · Fosfito de trimetilo · Триметилфосфит · Триметил фосфит · 亞磷酸三甲酯
| CAS | 121-45-9 |
|---|---|
| EC | 204-471-5 |
| UN | 2329 |
| Formula | C3H9O3P |
| Molar mass | 124.08 g/mol |
| Flash point | 23 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 250 °C |
| Temperature class | T3 |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 4.28 |
| GHS | Danger · H226, H302, H312, H315, H318, H319, H332, H335, H361 |
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. Trimethyl phosphite appears as a clear colorless liquid with a strong foul odor. Flash point 99 °F. Denser than water and insoluble in water.