Diethyl chlorophosphate CASNO:814-49-3
Physical Properties:
Diethyl chlorophosphate (𝐶4𝐻10𝐶𝑙𝑂3𝑃, CAS 814-49-3) is a colorless to faintly yellow, combustible liquid with a fruity odor, used primarily as an organic synthesis reagent. It has a density of 1.19g/mL (25∘C), a boiling point of 60-65∘C at 2-10mmHg, and is highly toxic and corrosive.
Key Physical Properties:
Appearance: Colorless to light yellow clear liquid.
Density: 1.19–1.20g/cm3 at 20/25∘C
Boiling Point: 60–65∘C at 2–10mmHg
Refractive Index: 𝑛20/𝐷 1.416–1.418.
Vapor Density: 5.94 (vs. air).
Vapor Pressure: 0.1 mmHg at 25∘C
Flash Point: 61∘C (142∘F).Solubility: Soluble in alcohol.
Safety and Handling:
- Toxicity: Highly toxic, with an oral 𝐿𝐷50 of 11mg/kg (rat).
- Hazards: Corrosive, causes severe burns, and is a cholinesterase inhibitor.
- Stability: Combustible; sensitive to moisture.
- Reactivity: Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and bases
Diethyl chlorophosphate (CAS 814-49-3) is an organophosphorus compound primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and for producing pesticide derivatives. Key synonyms include diethyl phosphorochloridate, diethyl phosphoryl chloride, and phosphorochloridic acid diethyl ester. It is a moisture-sensitive, colorless to light yellow liquid.
Common Synonyms for Diethyl Chlorophosphate (CAS 814-49-3):
- Primary Synonyms: Diethyl phosphorochloridate, Diethyl phosphoryl chloride
- Phosphoric Acid Derivatives: Phosphorochloridic acid diethyl ester, Diethyl phosphoric chloride, Chlorophosphoric acid diethyl ester
- Diethoxy Derivatives: Diethoxyphosphoryl chloride, Diethoxyphosphorus oxychloride, Diethoxy chlorophosphate
- Other Names: Chlorodiethylphosphate, Diethyl chlorophosphonate, O,O-Diethyl chlorophosphate, 𝑁𝑠𝑐43770
- Foreign/Systematic Names: Fosforoclorhidato De Dietilo, Phosphorochloridate de diethyle
Chemical Properties:
- Formula: 𝐶4𝐻10𝐶𝑙𝑂3𝑃
- Molecular Weight: 172.55𝑔/𝑚𝑜𝑙
- Appearance: Clear, water-white to light yellow liquid
- Hazard: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin
Applications:
Diethyl chlorophosphate is widely utilized in research focused on: Pesticide Production: It serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pesticides, enhancing agricultural productivity by effectively controlling pests.
