Chemical Properties
clear colorless to yellow or brown liquid
Uses
Dimethyl Phosphate is used to mimic and model the properties of the phosphate group, a structural fragment of nucleic acids and phospholipids.
Definition
ChEBI: Dimethylphosphate is a dialkyl phosphate.
General Description
Syrupy pale yellow liquid.
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Reactivity Profile
Organophosphates, such as DIMETHYL PHOSPHATE, are 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.
Fire Hazard
DIMETHYL PHOSPHATE is probably combustible.
