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
CAS Number	115-96-8
ChemSpider	7994
Jmol interactive 3D	Image
PubChem	8295
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12Cl3O4P/c7-1-4-11-14(10,12-5-2-8)13-6-3-9/h1-6H2 Key: HQUQLFOMPYWACS-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C6H12Cl3O4P/c7-1-4-11-14(10,12-5-2-8)13-6-3-9/h1-6H2 Key: HQUQLFOMPYWACS-UHFFFAOYAR
SMILES ClCCOP(=O)(OCCCl)OCCCl
Properties
Chemical formula	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 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

• Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate

References

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. line feed character in |publisher= at position 52 (help)