Diisopropyl methylphosphonate
Names | |
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IUPAC name
Diisopropyl methylphosphonate [1] | |
Other names
2-(Methyl-propan-2-yloxyphosphoryl)oxypropane | |
Identifiers | |
1445-75-6 | |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
Abbreviations | DIMP |
ChEBI | CHEBI:77325 |
ChemSpider | 2964 |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.014.451 |
PubChem | 3073 |
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Properties | |
C7H17O3P | |
Molar mass | 180.18 g·mol−1 |
Density | 0.976 g/mL |
Boiling point | 215 °C (419 °F; 488 K) |
Hazards | |
Flash point | 98 °C (208 °F; 371 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Infobox references | |
Diisopropyl methylphosphonate (DIMP), also known as diisopropyl methane-phosphonate and phosphonic acid and methyl-bis-(1-methylethyl)ester, is a chemical by-product in the production of sarin gas.[2] Diisopropylmethylphosphonate is a colorless liquid that has been shown to affect the hematological (blood forming) system in animals.[3] Its chemical formula is C7H17O3P.[4]
History
Diisopropyl methylphosphonate is a chemical by-product resulted from the manufacture of sarin (GB), a nerve gas that was produced for military purpose in the 1950s.[5]
Use
No commercial uses of diisopropyl methylphosphonate are known to exist.[6]
Occurrences
Diisopropyl methylphosphonate is not known to occur naturally in the environment.
Productions
Synthesis
Diisopropyl methylphosphonate can be prepared by a gradual addition of triisopropyl phosphite with methyl iodide, utilizing distillation technique.
References
- ↑ Diisopropyl methylphosphonate
- ↑ "ATSDR - Toxic Substances - Diisopropyl Methylphosphonate (DIMP)". Atsdr.cdc.gov. 2011-03-03. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ↑ "tf119" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ↑ "Chemicals & Reagents Of Adeviq-Spin Poland". Chemicals.pl. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ↑ ATSDR - Toxic Substances - Diisopropyl Methylphosphonate (DIMP)
- ↑ http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp119-c4.pdf