triphenylfosfaatti
Triphenyl phosphate (triphenylfosfaatti in Finnish) is an organophosphate ester with the formula C18H15O4P. It consists of a phosphorus(V) center double-bonded to an oxygen and bonded to three phenoxy groups (OC6H5). At room temperature it is a colorless to pale-yellow viscous liquid with low vapor pressure and is practically insoluble in water, but soluble in many organic solvents.
Production and structure: Triphenyl phosphate is typically prepared by esterification of phosphoric acid or phosphorus oxychloride
Applications: The principal use of triphenyl phosphate is as a flame retardant for polymers, particularly polyvinyl
Properties and safety: Triphenyl phosphate has low volatility, which reduces some inhalation exposure compared with more