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Tricresyl phosphate, abbreviated TCP, is an organophosphate compound that is used as a plasticizer and diverse other applications. It is a toxic substance that causes neuropathy through injestion, and has been the cause of several mass poisonings in history. It is a colourless, viscous liquid, although commercial samples are typically yellow. It is virtually insoluble in water.
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tricresylphosphate, tri-o-cresyl phosphate, TOCP, tritolyl phosphate, tolyl phosphate, tri-o-tolyl ester of phosphoric acid | |
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C21H21O4P | |
Molar mass | 368.37 g/mole |
Appearance | colourless liquid |
Melting point | −40 °C (−40 °F; 233 K) |
Boiling point | 255 °C (491 °F; 528 K) (10 mmHg) |
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Flash point | > 225 °C (437 °F; 498 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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