Arylphosphates
Arylphosphates are a class of organophosphorus compounds characterized by the presence of one or more aryl groups directly bonded to the phosphorus atom, which is also linked to oxygen atoms. The general structure involves a phosphorus atom with at least one P-C bond to an aromatic ring. These compounds are distinct from triaryl phosphates where the aryl groups are attached via oxygen, forming phosphate esters. Arylphosphates can exist in various forms depending on the degree of substitution and oxidation state of the phosphorus.
The synthesis of arylphosphates often involves reactions that form P-C bonds, such as the addition of aryl
Arylphosphates find applications in several fields. Some are utilized as flame retardants, particularly in polymers, due