Tributylphosphine oxide

Agent Name
Tributylphosphine oxide
CAS Number
814-29-9
Formula
C12-H27-O-P
Major Category
Other Classes
Tributylphosphine oxide formula graphical representation
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

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