Trimethyl phosphite

Trimethyl phosphite is an organophosphorus compound with the formula P(OCH3)3, often abbreviated P(OMe)3. It is a colorless liquid with a highly pungent odor. It is the simplest phosphite ester and finds used as a ligand in organometallic chemistry and as a reagent in organic synthesis. The molecule features a pyramidal phosphorus(III) center bound to three methoxy groups.

Trimethyl phosphite
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Trimethyl phosphite
Other names
Trimethoxyphosphine
Trimethoxyphosphane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.065
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C3H9O3P/c1-4-7(5-2)6-3/h1-3H3 Y
    Key: CYTQBVOFDCPGCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C3H9O3P/c1-4-7(5-2)6-3/h1-3H3
    Key: CYTQBVOFDCPGCX-UHFFFAOYAO
  • COP(OC)OC
Properties
C3H9O3P
Molar mass 124.08
Appearance colorless liquid
Odor distinctive, pungent
Density 1.052
Melting point −78 °C (−108 °F; 195 K)
Boiling point 111 °C (232 °F; 384 K)
reacts
Vapor pressure 24 mmHg (25°C)
Hazards
Flash point 28 °C; 82 °F; 301 K
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
none
REL (Recommended)
TWA 2 ppm (10 mg/m3)
IDLH (Immediate danger)
N.D.
Related compounds
Related compounds
Dimethyl methylphosphonate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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