96-36-6

Basic information

• Product Name: Methyl phosphite, (MeO)2(HO)P
• CAS NO: 96-36-6
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₇O₃P
• Molecular Weight: 110.05
• Mol File: 96-36-6.mol
• Article Data: 13

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 170.5°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 56.9°C
• Density: g/cm³
• CAS DataBase Reference: Methyl phosphite, (MeO)2(HO)P(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Methyl phosphite, (MeO)2(HO)P(96-36-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Methyl phosphite, (MeO)2(HO)P(96-36-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 96-36-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Methyl phosphite, also known as (MeO)2(HO)P, is a colorless liquid compound with the chemical formula C2H7O3P. It is composed of two methyl groups and one phosphite group. Methyl phosphite is commonly used as a solvent, a reagent in organic synthesis, and as a raw material for the production of various phosphorus-containing compounds. It is also a key intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, insecticides, and flame retardants. Methyl phosphite exhibits low toxicity and is considered relatively stable, making it a valuable compound in various industrial applications.

Upstream product

• 756-79-6 dimethyl methane phosphonate 
• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 772283-20-2 methyl phosphorous acid 
• 7647-01-0 hydrogenchloride 
• 17674-28-1 dimethyl acetylphosphonate 
• 7732-18-5 water 
• 121-45-9 phosphorous acid trimethyl ester 
• 813-77-4 Dimethyl chlorophosphate 
• 143-66-8 sodium tetraphenyl borate 
• 121-44-8 triethylamine 
• 18351-42-3 dimethyl phenylphosphonite 
• 66517-43-9 (4,5-dihydro-3-furyl)phosphonous dichloride 
• 77-78-1 dimethyl sulfate 
• 64-17-5 ethanol 

Downstream Products

• 1883-27-8 dimethyl(furan-2-yl(hydroxy)methyl)phosphonate 
• 5443-76-5 (2-ethyl-hexyl)-amidophosphoric acid dimethyl ester 
• 128412-18-0 dimethyl (E)-(1-hydroxybut-2-en-1-yl)phosphonate 
• 62604-67-5 dimethylaminomethyl-phosphonic acid dimethyl ester 
• 597-07-9 N,N-dimethyl-O,O-dimethylphosphoramidate 
• 65659-19-0 dimethyl N,N-diethylphosphoramidate 
• 108876-64-8 (1,1,6,6-tetramethyl-2,5-diaza-hexanediyl)-bis-phosphonic acid tetramethyl ester 
• 34616-19-8 (2-chloro-1-chloromethyl-1-hydroxy-ethyl)-phosphonic acid dimethyl ester 
• 33771-60-7 methyl (RS)-α-((dimethoxyphosphinyl)methyl)propionate 
• 10184-65-3 dimethyl 1-hydroxycyclopentylphosphonate 
• 93-58-3 benzoic acid methyl ester 
• 6329-53-9 (1-hydroxy-allyl)-phosphonic acid dimethyl ester 
• 58046-11-0 (3-phenyl-triazenyl)-phosphonic acid dimethyl ester 
• 17056-19-8 1,1-Diethoxy-1--ethan 

Relevant articles and documents

METHOD FOR THE ESTERIFICATION OF P-O COMPONENTS

The present invention is directed to a new method for esterification of P-O components. More specifically, the present invention relates to a new method for esterification of P-O components containing at least one P-O-H functional group, whereby the P-O-H functional group(s) is converted into P-O-R functional group(s). The method according tothe invention may find particular use in the manufacture of diesters of phosphorous acid.

Oxidation in organophosphorus chemistry: Potassium peroxymonosulphate

Potassium peroxymonosulphate (Oxone) is used as an efficient, chemoselective and stereoselective oxidizing agent for a wide variety of phosphorous, phosphothio- and phosphoseleno-compounds.

2-azabicyclo(2.2.1)hept-5-ene-2-acetic acid, derivatives thereof and related compounds, process for the preparation of said compounds and the use of said compounds for the manufacture of N-phosphonomethylglycine

The present invention describes a novel compound, 2-azabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-acetic acid, its preparation and the preparation of related compounds, and the use of said compounds as intermediates for the preparation of N-phosphonomethylglycine.