Diethyl chlorophosphite
Also known as: Chlorodiethoxyphosphine, Diethyl phosphorochloridite, Diethyl chloridophosphite, Chlorodiethyl phosphite, Ethyl phosphorochloridite, Phosphorochloridous acid, diethyl ester
Diethyl chlorophosphite (CAS 589-57-1) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H10ClO2P and a molecular weight of 156.54800 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 153-155 °C(lit.), a density of 1.089 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 1.1 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour, H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 589-57-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-20339-4
- Molecular Formula
- C4H10ClO2P
- Molecular Weight
- 156.54800 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 11/2/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 153-155 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.089 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 1.1 °C |
| Exact Mass | 156.01100 |
| PSA | 32.05000 |
| LogP | 2.52510 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.434(lit.) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Diethyl chlorophosphite?
The CAS number of Diethyl chlorophosphite is 589-57-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Diethyl chlorophosphite?
Diethyl chlorophosphite has molecular formula C4H10ClO2P and molecular weight 156.54800 g/mol.
Is Diethyl chlorophosphite hazardous?
Diethyl chlorophosphite has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Diethyl chlorophosphite?
For Diethyl chlorophosphite, Upstream Products: Triethyl phosphite, Ethyl phosphorodichloridite, Ethanol; Downstream Products: Triethyl 2-phosphonopropionate, Methyl chlorooxoacetate, Dimethyl oxalate.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "Diethyl chlorophosphite (CAS 589-57-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-20339-4 (accessed 2026-11-09).
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