Diethyl Ethylphosphonate

• CAT Number: R040695
• CAS Number: 78-38-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H15O3P
• Molecular Weight: 166.157
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: P-Ethyl-phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Ethyl-phosphonic acid Diethyl Ester; Amgard V 490; Antiblaze 75; Antiblaze V 490; Diethoxyethylphosphine Oxide; Diethyl Ethanephosphonate; Diethyl Ethylphosphonate; Ethyldiethoxyphosphine Oxide; NSC 2671
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-[ethoxy(ethyl)phosphoryl]oxyethane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H15O3P/c1-4-8-10(7,6-3)9-5-2/h4-6H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: AATNZNJRDOVKDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOP(=O)(CC)OCC

Diethyl ethylphosphonate is an organophosphorus compound used in organic synthesis, particularly in the Horner–Wadsworth–Emmons reaction to produce alkenes. Its chemical structure features a phosphonate group, making it a versatile reagent for creating various chemical compounds. Additionally, diethyl ethylphosphonate is employed in flame retardants, plasticizers, and as an intermediate in the manufacture of agricultural chemicals and pharmaceuticals.