INTRODUCTION
Triphenyl phosphite (TPP) is an organophos-phorous compound and is a colorless, viscous liquid with high boiling point. It possesses a characteristic, delicate fragrance. Its uses can be found largely in polymers. Besides, it participates as a reactant in organic syntheses.
Manufacture
The triphenyl ester of phosphorous acid is produced by reaction of phenol with phosphorous trichloride, hydrochloric acid being the by-product.
| Synonyms | Triphenoxyphosphine Phosphorous acid triphenyl ester |
| CAS no. | 101-02-0 |
| EINECS no. | 202-908-4 |
| Molecular formula | (C6H5O)3P |
| Molecular weight | 310.29 |
| Structure | ![]() |
Applications
| in Polymers |
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| As an antioxidant and a stabilizer in PVC, PP, PS, epoxy, and ABS resins. TPP imparts excellent color stability and heat stability |
| Improves color and clarity of alkyd resins |
| Used in process of emulsion polymerization |
| in Organic Syntheses |
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| Consumed in some reactions that convert alcohol to acid chloride |
| As peptide coupling agent |
| In manufacture of pesticides and optical brighteners |
| RM for production of trimethyl phosphine |
| RM for synthesis of other organic phosphites such as diphenyl isodecyl phosphite and diphenyl iso-octyl phosphite |
| Other Applications |
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| As chelating agent |
| As additive in lubricants and adhesives |
| As flame retardant |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specifications |
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| Appearance | – | Clear Liquid |
| Acid Value | Mg KOH/g | Max 0.1 |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | – | 1.175-1.189 |
| Refractive Index @ 25°C | – | 1.5800 -1.5950 |
| Color | APHA | Max 50 |
| Free Phenol by GC | % | Max 1.0 |
| Triphenyl phosphite by GC | % | Min 99.0 |
| Phosphorus | % | 9.7-10.1 |
STORAGE
The product is stored at ambient temperature.
PACKING
225 kg UN-approved HDPE drum.
REACH Status
TPP offered by ExSyn is registered under EU REACH regulations.
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