Diethyl (2-ethylhexyl)phosphonate

Product Information

Molecular Formula
C12H27O3P
Molecular Weight
250.31
Description
Diethyl (2-ethylhexyl)phosphonate is an organophosphorus compound featuring a phosphonate ester with a branched alkyl substituent. It serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for the preparation of phosphonic acid derivatives, flame retardants, and metal extraction reagents. The phosphonate moiety imparts unique coordination and surface-active properties, making it valuable for applications in catalysis, materials science, and industrial chemistry.
Synonyms
Phosphonic acid, P-(2-ethylhexyl)-, diethyl ester; 2-Ethylhexyl phosphonic acid di-2-ethyl ester
IUPAC Name
3-(diethoxyphosphorylmethyl)heptane
SMILES
CCCCC(CC)CP(=O)(OCC)OCC
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H27O3P/c1-5-9-10-12(6-2)11-16(13,14-7-3)15-8-4/h12H,5-11H2,1-4H3
InChI Key
IQOJSXFGYUGTFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
98-100 °C at 0.4 Torr
Purity
98%
Density
0.948±0.06 g/cm3
The molarity calculator equation

Mass (g) = Concentration (mol/L) × Volume (L) × Molecular Weight (g/mol)

The dilution calculator equation

Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)

This equation is commonly abbreviated as: C1V1 = C2V2

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