Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate

Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate
Names
IUPAC name
Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate
Other names
2-Chloroethanol phosphate; Tris(β-chloroethyl) phosphate; Tri(2-chloroethyl) phosphate; Tris(2-chloroethyl) orthophosphate
Identifiers
115-96-8 Yes
ChemSpider 7994
Jmol-3D images Image
PubChem 8295
Properties
Molecular formula
C6H12Cl3O4P
Molar mass 285.49 g·mol−1
Density 1.39 g/mL[1]
Boiling point 192 °C (378 °F; 465 K) 10 mmHg[1]
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate is a chemical compound used as a flame retardant, plasticizer, and viscosity regulator in various types of polymers including polyurethanes, polyester resins, and polyacrylates.[2]

Safety

Because of its suspected reproductive toxicity, it is listed as a substance of very high concern under the European Union's REACH regulations.

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate". Sigma-Aldrich. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
  2. "Opinion on tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP) in Toys" (PDF). European Commission, Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks. 22 March 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2013.