General Description
Clear colorless to light amber liquid with a spicy odor.
Reactivity Profile
HEXAMETHYLPHOSPHORAMIDE(680-31-9) may react with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids . Susceptible to formation of highly toxic and flammable phosphine gas in the presence of strong reducing agents such as hydrides. Partial oxidation by oxidizing agents may result in the release of toxic phosphorus oxides.
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Hazard
Possible carcinogen. Toxic by skin contact.
Combustible.
Potential Exposure
Hexamethylphosphoric triamide is a
material possessing unique properties and is widely used as
a solvent in small quantities, in organic and organometallic
reactions in laboratories. This is the major source of occu pational exposure to HMPA in the United States. It is also
used as a processing solvent in the manufacture of aramid
fibers. HMPA has been evaluated for use as an ultraviolet
light absorber or inhibitor in polyvinylchloride formulations;
as an additive for antistatic effects; as a flame retardant; and
as a deicing additive for jet fuels. Hexamethylphosphoric
triamide has also been extensively investigated as an insect
chemosterilant.
Fire Hazard
This chemical is combustible.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts
the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immedi ately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immedi ately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from
exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precau tions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has
stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer
promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical has
been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quanti ties of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an uncon scious person vomit.
Shipping
UN3082 Environmentally hazardous substances,
liquid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous haz ardous material, Technical Name Required
Incompatibilities
Incompatible (possibly violent reaction;
fire and explosions) with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates,peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine,
fluorine, etc.). Keep away from alkaline materials, chemi cally active metals, strong acids, strong bases.
Description
Hexamethylphosphoric triamide is a colorlessliquid with a spicy odor. Molecular weight = 179.24; .Specific gravity (H2O:1l)= 1.03; Boiling point= 232.8℃;FreezingMelting point = 6.1℃; Relative vapor density(air= 1)=6.18; V apor pressure = 0.03 mmHg at 20℃;Flash point= 104.4℃. Hazard Identification (basedonNFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 2, Flammability 1,Reactivity 0. Soluble in water.
Definition
ChEBI: Hexamethylphosphoric triamide is a phosphoramide. It has a role as a mutagen and an insect sterilant.
Health Hazard
The acute toxicity of hexamethylphosphoramide is low. HMPA can cause irritation
upon contact with the skin and eyes. Hexamethylphosphoramide has been found to
cause cancer in laboratory animals exposed by inhalation and meets the criteria for
classification as an OSHA "select carcinogen." Chronic exposure to HMPA can
cause damage to the lungs and kidneys. Reproductive effects in male animals treated
with hexamethylphosphoramide have been observed. HMPA should be regarded as a
substance with poor warning properties.
Flammability and Explosibility
Combustible liquid. Its decomposition at high temperatures or in a fire can produce phosphine, phosphorus oxides, and oxides of nitrogen, which are extremely toxic. Carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguishers should be used for HMPA fires.
Carcinogenicity
Hexamethylphosphoramide is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity from studies in experimental animals.
storage
this compound should be handled only in a fume hood, using appropriate impermeable gloves and splash goggles to prevent skin and eye contact. Containers of this substance should be stored in secondary containers.
Purification Methods
The industrial synthesis is usually by treatment of POCl3 with excess of dimethylamine in isopropyl ether. Impurities are water, dimethylamine and its hydrochloride. It is purified by refluxing over BaO or CaO at about 4mm pressure in an atmosphere of nitrogen for several hours, then distilled from sodium at the same pressure. The middle fraction (b ca 90o) is collected, refluxed over sodium under reduced pressure under nitrogen and distilled. It is kept in the dark under nitrogen, and stored in solid CO2. It can also be stored over 4A molecular sieves. Alternatively, it is distilled under vacuum from CaH2 at 60o and is crystallised twice in a cold room at 0o, seeding the liquid with crystals obtained by cooling in liquid nitrogen. After about two-thirds are frozen, the remaining liquid is drained off [Fujinaga et al. Pure Appl Chem 44 117 1975]. For tests of purity see Fujinaga et al. in Purification of Solvents, Coetzee Ed., Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1982. For efficiency of desiccants in drying HMPA see Burfield and Smithers [J Org Chem 43 3966 1978, Sammes et al. J Chem Soc, Faraday Trans 1 281 1986]. [Beilstein 4 IV 284.] CARCINOGEN.
Waste Disposal
Excess hexamethylphosphoramide and waste material containing this substance should be placed in an appropriate container, clearly labeled, and handled according to your institution's waste disposal guidelines.
