tert-Butylphosphine
Agent Name
tert-Butylphosphine
CAS Number
2501-94-2
Formula
C4-H11-P
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Phosphine, (1,1-dimethylethyl)-; [ChemIDplus] TBUTPh; Tertiarybutylphosphine; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2845
Category
Phosphorus Compounds
Description
Liquid with a stench; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Pyrophoric; Reacts violently with water; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Highly toxic by inhalation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Triethylphosphine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Pyrophoric liquid, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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