tricresyl phosphate

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tricresyl phosphate [trī′kres·əl ′fä‚sfāt]

(organic chemistry)

(CH₃C₆H₄O)₃PO A combustible, colorless liquid; insoluble in water, soluble in common solvents and vegetable oils; boils at 420°C; used as a plasticizer, plastics fire retardant, air-filter medium, and gasoline and lubricant additive. Abbreviated TCP.

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