Triethylphosphine

Agent Name
Triethylphosphine
CAS Number
554-70-1
Formula
C6-H15-P
Major Category
Other Classes
Triethylphosphine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Triethyl phosphine; Phosphine, triethyl-; TL 409; Triethylphosphorus; [ChemIDplus] UN2845
Category
Phosphorus Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid with an odor of hyacinths; [Merck Index] Pungent odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic syntheses; [Merck Index]
Comments
Pyrophoric; Self-heating in large quantities and may catch fire; An irritant; Harmful by inhalation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Tributylphosphine" and "tert-Butylphosphine."
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Exposure Assessment

Lethal Concentration
LC (mouse) > 1,000 mg/m3/10min
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Pyrophoric liquid, organic, n.o.s."

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