| Identification | |
| Name: | Tricresyl phosphate |
| Synonyms: | Tritolyl phosphate |
| CAS: | 1330-78-5 |
| EINECS: | 215-548-8 |
| Molecular Formula: | C21H21O4P |
| Molecular Weight: | 368.37 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/3C21H21O4P/c1-16-4-10-19(11-5-16)23-26(22,24-20-12-6-17(2)7-13-20)25-21-14-8-18(3)9-15-21;1-16-10-4-7-13-19(16)23-26(22,24-20-14-8-5-11-17(20)2)25-21-15-9-6-12-18(21)3;1-16-11-13-19(14-12-16)23-26(22,24-20-9-6-7-17(2)15-20)25-21-10-5-4-8-18(21)3/h3*4-15H,1-3H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2574 |
| Density: | 1.143 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. May soften some plastics. Hydrolyzes slowly under alkaline conditions. |
| Refractive index: | 1.555-1.557 |
| Water Solubility: | INSOLUBLE |
| Solubility: | insoluble in water |
| Appearance: | colorless to pale yellow liquid. |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
| Color: | NEEDLES FROM ALC, TABLETS FROM ETHER |
| Usage: | A minor use for tricresyl phosphate is as an additive in lubricating oils to reduce wear on bearing surfaces. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T:Toxic
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