Diethyl methylphosphonate

Diethyl methylphosphonate is a chemical compound composed of phosphorus, oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and ethyl groups. It is a colorless, volatile liquid used mainly in chemical research and industry, particularly as an intermediate in manufacturing other chemicals. Its structure includes a phosphorus atom bonded to methyl and ethoxy groups, making it part of a class called phosphonates. Due to its chemical properties, it can be used in various synthesis processes, but it also has relevance in contexts related to chemical analysis and, occasionally, in discussions about chemical safety or regulation.