Diphenyl phosphite
Also known as: Diphenyl hydrogen phosphite, Diphenoxyphosphine oxide, Diphenyl phosphonate, Phosphonic acid diphenyl ester, Phosphorous acid diphenyl ester, Diphenyl H-phosphonate, Diphenylphosphite, Weston DPP, Doverphos DPP, EINECS 225-202-8, MFCD00044497
Diphenyl phosphite (CAS 4712-55-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C12H11O3P and a molecular weight of 234.18800 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 12 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 218-219 °C26 mm Hg(lit.), a density of 1.223 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 176.7 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H318 — Causes serious eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 4712-55-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-15114-4
- Molecular Formula
- C12H11O3P
- Molecular Weight
- 234.18800 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 11/2/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 12 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 218-219 °C26 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 1.223 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 176.7 °C |
| Exact Mass | 234.04500 |
| PSA | 59.00000 |
| LogP | 3.53410 |
| Additional Property | 8.1 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 5 mm Hg ( 140 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.558(lit.) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H318 — Causes serious eye damage
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Diphenyl phosphite?
The CAS number of Diphenyl phosphite is 4712-55-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Diphenyl phosphite?
Diphenyl phosphite has molecular formula C12H11O3P and molecular weight 234.18800 g/mol.
Is Diphenyl phosphite hazardous?
Diphenyl phosphite has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H318 — Causes serious eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Diphenyl phosphite?
For Diphenyl phosphite, Upstream Products: Phenol, Triphenyl phosphite, Diethyl phosphate; Downstream Products: Diphenyl (N-Methoxy-N-methylcarbamoylmethyl)phosphonate, Triphenyl phosphite, Dioctadecyl phosphite.
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