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The IUPAC name of this chemical is Trimethyl phosphate. With the CAS registry number 512-56-1 and EINECS registry number 208-144-8, it is also named as Phosphoric acid,trimethyl ester. In addition, the molecular formula is C₃H₉O₄P and the molecular weight is 140.07. It is a kind of clear liquid and belongs to the classes of Organics; Functional Materials; Phosphates (Plasticizer); Plasticizer; Organic Building Blocks; Organic Phosphates/Phosphites; Phosphorus Compounds.

Physical properties about this chemical are: (1)ACD/LogP: -0.52; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -0.52; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -0.52; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 12.46; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 12.46; (8)#H bond acceptors: 4; (9)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (10)Polar Surface Area: 54.57 Å²; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.379; (12)Molar Refractivity: 28.05 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 121.2 cm³; (14)Polarizability: 11.12 ×10^-24cm³; (15)Surface Tension: 29.4 dyne/cm; (16)Density: 1.154 g/cm³; (17)Flash Point: 83.7 °C; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 41.57 kJ/mol; (19)Boiling Point: 197.2 °C at 760 mmHg; (20)Vapour Pressure: 0.539 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of Trimethyl phosphate: it can be prepared by methanol and trichlorooxyphosphorus in the presence of potassium carbonate. Add methanol and potassium carbonate into reactor at reaction temperature of 5 °C. Then add trichlorooxyphosphorus into the mixture in 2 hours with stirring. The temperature should be controlled below 30 °C. Then add dimethyl sulfate and reflux for 3 hours. At last, you can go through the operation of cooling, filtering by carbon tetrachloride, vacuum distillation and drying to get the products.

Uses of Trimethyl phosphate: this chemical is a mild methylating agent, useful for preparing dimethylation of anilines and related heterocyclic compounds.And it is mianly used as solvent and extractant for medicine and pesticide. Also it can be used as a color inhibitor for fibers, flame retardants and plasticizer. In addition, it can react with pyridine to get 1-methyl-pyridinium; dimethyl phosphate. The reaction time is 5 hours by heating. The yield is about 92%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. And it may cause heritable genetic damage and cancer. In addition, it has risk of irreversible effects Possibly. There is limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use. During using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. And in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.).

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O=P(OC)(OC)OC
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C3H9O4P/c1-5-8(4,6-2)7-3/h1-3H3
(3)InChIKey: WVLBCYQITXONBZ-UHFFFAOYAV

The toxicity data is as follows: