Trioctyl phosphate

CAS: 78-42-2

Ref. 02-015808

Product Information

• Name: Trioctyl phosphate
• Synonyms: tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate, 2-Ethylhexanol, phosphate triester, Disflamoll TOF, Durad TOP, Flexol TOF, Fosfato De Tris(2-Etilhexilo), Nsc 407921, Phosphate de tris(2-ethylhexyle), Reomol TOF, TOF, TOP, Tehp, Tri(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate, Tris(2-Ethylhexyl) Phosphate, Tris(2-ethylhexyl)phosphat, Tris-(2-Aethylhexyl)-Phosphat
• CAS: 78-42-2

Description

Trioctyl phosphate finds application as a fire-retardant, plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride and cellulose nitrate. It is used as a stimulant for the chemical warfare nerve agent VX. Further, it used as an alkylation agent for nitrogen heterocyclic compounds and as a catalyst to produce phenolic and urea resins. In addition to this, it is used as an antifoaming agent and a co-solvent in hydrogen peroxide production. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 434.64
• Formula: C₂₄H₅₁O₄P
• Color/Form: Colorless, Liquid
• InChI key: GTVWRXDRKAHEAD-UHFFFAOYNA-N