Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 84, p. 610, 1962
DOI: 10.1021/ja00863a022
General Description
A solid.
Air & Water Reactions
Slowly reacts with water to form phosphorous acid and trimethylol, an alcohol.
Reactivity Profile
TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE PHOSPHITE is a phosphite ester. May react with strong reducing agents such as hydrides to form highly toxic and flammable phosphine, a gas. Partial oxidation by oxidizing agents may result in the release of toxic phosphorus oxides.