CAS 126-73-8: Tributyl phosphate

Tri-n-butyl phosphate CRS

Tri-n-butyl phosphate is used as a solvent for rare earth metals exaction and purification, and as a flame retardant component of aircraft hydraulic fluid. It is involved in the formation of stable hydrophobic complexes with some metals. It is also employed as a defoamer additive in cement casings for oil wells, as an anti-air entrainment additive for coatings and floor finishes and as a solvent in nuclear fuel processing. Further, it is used as a solvent in inks, synthetic resins, gums and adhesives. In addition, it is used as a plasticizer for cellulose esters like nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Stability Moisture Sensitive Applications Phosphoric Acid Tributyl Ester is used as a solvent in the solvent-detergent method for production of immunoglobulin for inactivation of viruses with lipid envelope on the model of duck hepatitis B virus. It is also used as a ligand in the extraction of lanthanide ions from solid and liquid materials by supercritical CO2.This compound is a contaminant of emerging concern (CECs). References Zubkova, N., et al.: Bull. Exp. Biol. Med., 155, 821 (2013); Lin, Y., et al.: Anal. Chem., 66, 1971(1994)

Tributyl phosphate is a compound that contains three butyl groups bound to a phosphorus atom. It is used as an industrial chemical, in the treatment of wastewater, and as an additive in gasoline. Tributyl phosphate is also known for its reactive properties, which could lead to problems with the mitochondria. The molecular pathogenesis of tributyl phosphate has been studied extensively, and it has been shown to inhibit signal pathways and mitochondrial membrane potential. It may also cause cellular damage by interacting with proteins involved in energy metabolism. Tributyl phosphate's synergic effects have been observed with picolinic acid and nitrite ion, which lead to increased cell death.

Tributyl phosphate (NSC 8484, Tributyl phosphate) is often used as a solvent, plasticizer, and extractant, transuranic elements and rare earth metals.