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; TCEP
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.744
Properties
C6H12Cl3O4P
Molar mass 285.48 g·mol−1
Density 1.39 g/mL[1]
Boiling point 192 °C (378 °F; 465 K) 10 mmHg[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) 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 2 "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.
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