Chemistry:Diethyl chlorophosphate

Diethyl chlorophosphate

Names
IUPAC name 1-[chloro(ethoxy)phosphoryl]oxyethane
Other names diethylchlorophosphate; Diethoxyphosphorus oxychloride; Diethyl chlorophosphonate; Diethyl phosphorochloride; Diethoxyphosphoryl chloride; O,O-Diethyl chlorophosphate
Identifiers
CAS Number	814-49-3
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	12587
PubChem CID	13139
InChI InChI=1S/C4H10ClO3P/c1-3-7-9(5,6)8-4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3 Key: LGTLXDJOAJDFLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C4H10ClO3P/c1-3-7-9(5,6)8-4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3 Key: LGTLXDJOAJDFLR-UHFFFAOYAA
SMILES CCOP(=O)(OCC)Cl
Properties
Chemical formula	C4H10ClO3P
Molar mass	172.54 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Diethyl chlorophosphate is a chemical used as an reagent in organic synthesis for the conversion of alcohols to the corresponding diethylphosphate esters. It is a clear liquid with a fruity odor which can range in colour from colourless to light yellow. It is a corrosive, and as a cholinesterase inhibitor, highly toxic through dermal absorption.

References

• Diethyl chlorophosphate at www.chemicalbook.com.