Product name:Triethyl phosphate
CAS:78-40-0
Molecular Formula:C6H15O4P
Formula Weight:182.15
Specification:500ml
Description:
Triethyl phosphate is a chemical compound with the formula (C2H5)3PO4. It is a colorless liquid. It is the triester of ethanol and phosphoric acid and can be called 'phosphoric acid, triethyl ester'.
Its primary uses are as an industrial catalyst, a polymer resin modifier, and a plasticizer (eg. for unsaturated polyesters). In smaller scale it is used as a solvent for eg. cellulose acetate, flame retardant, an intermediate for pesticides and other chemicals, stabilizer for peroxides, a strength agent for rubber and plastic including vinyl polymers and unsaturated polyesters, etc.
Triethyl phosphate is also a common intermediate in the manufacture of pesticides.