Term Name: trimethyl phosphite
Synonyms: methyl phosphite, P(OMe)3, phosphorous acid trimethyl ester, TMPhite, trimethoxyphosphane, trimethoxyphosphine, trimethyl ester of phosphorous acid, trimethyl phosphite, Trimethylphosphit, trimethylphosphite
Definition: An organophosphorus compound that is phosphane in which the three hydrogens are replaced by methoxy groups. It is an alkylating agent used primarily in the synthesis of organophosphate compounds.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:183313]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: organophosphorus compound
has_role: alkylating agent