Triethyl Phosphate (78-40-0)

Triethyl Phosphate is an organophosphorus compound used as a solvent, plasticizer, and flame retardant. It appears as a colorless, transparent liquid with a mild odor, miscible with water and organic solvents, and stable under normal conditions. It has low volatility and good thermal stability.
It is widely used in industrial applications such as plastic and polymer processing, where it acts as a flame-retardant additive to improve fire resistance. In chemical synthesis, it serves as a reagent and catalyst. It is also used as a solvent in cellulose acetate, resins, and coatings. In pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, it functions as an intermediate. Additionally, it finds use in hydraulic fluids, textile finishing, and lubricant formulations. Its versatility, stability, and flame-retardant properties make it valuable across multiple industrial sectors.