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Triphenyl phosphate is the chemical compound with the formula OP(OC6H5)3. This colourless solid is the ester (triester) of phosphoric acid and phenol. It is used as a plasticizer and a fire retardant.Triphenylphosphate is prepared by the reaction of phosphorus oxychloride and phenol:POCl3 + 3 HOC6H5 → OP(OC6H5)3 + 3 HCl↑ ↑

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IUPAC name
Triphenyl phosphate

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