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Triethyl Phosphate (TEP)(CAT: R061703) is an organophosphorus compound widely used as a flame retardant, plasticizer, and solvent in various industrial applications. It is a colorless liquid with good stability and low volatility, making it ideal for use in hydraulic fluids, heat-resistant polymers, and resins. Additionally, TEP is employed in organic synthesis as a reagent and a catalyst, particularly in reactions involving phosphorylation. Its flame-retardant properties make it valuable in materials science, especially for enhancing the fire resistance of textiles, plastics, and coatings. TEP is also used as an intermediate in the production of other organophosphorus chemicals.
| Catalog Number | R061703 |
| CAS Number | 78-40-0 |
| Synonyms | Phosphoric Acid Triethyl Ester; Ethyl Phosphate; Fyrol TEP; Levagard TEP; Levagard TEP-Z; NSC 2677; TEP; Triethoxyphosphine Oxide |
| Molecular Formula | C6H15O4P |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | triethyl phosphate |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H15O4P/c1-4-8-11(7,9-5-2)10-6-3/h4-6H2,1-3H3 |
| InChIKey | DQWPFSLDHJDLRL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCOP(=O)(OCC)OCC |
