Metepa

Description

An amber liquid used to crease-proof and flameproof textiles. Metepa also works as a chemo-sterilant for many insects. A process for making metepa was patented to American Cyanamid in 1952. It has also been used as a rocket propellant.

Synonyms and Related Terms

tris(methyl-1-aziridinyl)phosphine oxide; methyl aphoxide; methapoxide; MAPO

Risks

• Toxic by ingestion and skin absorption.
• Irritating to the skin.
• Possible carcinogen and teratogen
• NIH: Technical and Safety information

Physical and Chemical Properties

Composition	(C3H6N)3PO
CAS	57-39-6
Melting Point	90-92 C
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 215.24

Resources and Citations

• Wikipedia: Metepa Accessed August 2022