Tributylphosphine oxide
Agent Name
Tributylphosphine oxide
CAS Number
814-29-9
Formula
C12-H27-O-P
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Phosphine oxide, tributyl-; Tri-n-butylphosphine oxide; Tributylfosfinoxid [Czech]; Trisbutylphosphine oxide; [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Phosphorus Compounds
Description
White crystalline powder; Hygroscopic; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Comments
A severe eye irritant; Intravenous LD50 (mouse) = 320 mg/kg; [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Trioctylphosphine oxide." See "Tributylphosphine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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