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Triphenyl phosphate

SKU 90034827 CAS 115-86-6 (C6H5O)3PO Available on enquiry

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Triphenyl phosphate is a flame retardant and plasticizer used in resins, coatings, and hydraulic fluids. It is a colorless crystalline solid at room temperature (melting point about 48–50 °C) with moderate solubility in organic solvents. CAS: 115-86-6, Molecular formula: C18H15O4P, Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Triphenyl phosphate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90034827
CAS Number
115-86-6
IUPAC Name
triphenyl phosphate
EC Number
204-112-2
Molecular Formula
(C6H5O)3PO
Exact Mass
326.0708
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)OP(=O)(OC2=CC=CC=C2)OC3=CC=CC=C3
InChIKey
XZZNDPSIHUTMOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H15O4P/c19-23(20-16-10-4-1-5-11-16,21-17-12-6-2-7-13-17)22-18-14-8-3-9-15-18/h1-15H
PubChem CID
8289

Synonyms

  • Celluflex TPP
  • Disflamoll TP
  • Phenyl phosphate ((PhO)3PO)
  • Phosflex TPP
  • Phosphoric acid, triphenyl ester
  • TPHP
  • Trifenylfosfat
  • Triphenoxyphosphine oxide
  • Triphenyl ester of phosphoric acid
  • Triphenyl phosphoric acid ester

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance
Colorless, crystalline powder
Odour
Odorless
Melting Point
49.39 °C
Boiling Point
370 °C
Density
1.27 (relative, water = 1)
Water Solubility
1.9 mg/L at 25 °C
Solubility (other solvents)
Soluble in ethanol; very soluble in ether, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform
Vapour Pressure
1 Pa at 20 °C
Refractive Index
1.550
log P (octanol/water)
4.59

Source: PubChem CID 8289 (HSDB, ICSC)

Frequently asked questions

What is triphenyl phosphate used for?

Triphenyl phosphate is primarily used as a flame retardant in plastics and resins, and as a plasticizer in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other polymers.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of triphenyl phosphate?

The formula is (C6H5O)3PO, and the molecular weight is about 326.28 g/mol.

How should triphenyl phosphate be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place, away from strong oxidizing agents and moisture; keep container tightly closed.

What grade of triphenyl phosphate does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies triphenyl phosphate in technical grade; custom grades available upon request.

Can Molekula supply triphenyl phosphate in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply triphenyl phosphate in bulk quantities; please contact sales for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with a purchase of triphenyl phosphate?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation available upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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