Metepa
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Description
An amber liquid used to creaseproof and flameproof textiles. Metepa also works as a chemosterilant for many insects. A process for making metepa was patented to American Cyanamid in 1952.
Synonyms and Related Terms
tris(methyl-1-aziridinyl)phosphine oxide; methyl aphoxide; methapoxide; MAPO
| Composition | (C3H6N)3PO |
|---|---|
| CAS | 57-39-6 |
| Melting Point | 90-92 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 215.24 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by ingestion and skin absorption. Irritating to the skin.