Description

Dimethyl Phosphate is an organophosphate compound primarily utilized as a key chemical intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules. Its significance lies in its role as a versatile building block for agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals, enabling the production of high-value end products. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable and high-purity intermediates for their synthesis processes.

Application

• As a crucial chemical intermediate in the synthesis of organophosphate insecticides and herbicides.
• Used in pharmaceutical research for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Serves as a precursor or reagent in the production of flame retardants and plasticizers.
• Employed in the synthesis of ligands for metal catalysis and other specialty chemical applications.
• Acts as a starting material for the manufacture of other phosphate esters with specific functional properties.
• Utilized in laboratory-scale organic synthesis for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl Phosphate
CAS No.	813-78-5
Molecular Formula	C₂H₇O₄P
Molecular Weight	126.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl hydrogen phosphate; Phosphoric acid, dimethyl ester; Methyl phosphate; DMP; Dimethoxyphosphinyl oxide; O,O-Dimethyl hydrogen phosphate; Dimethyl acid phosphate
EINECS	212-374-9

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl Phosphate is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to verify its identity and assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and impurity profiles are available for every batch to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets internal specifications

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.