Metepa
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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