Tris(4-isopropylphenyl) phosphate (CED0032982)

Tris(4-isopropylphenyl) phosphate belongs to the phosphate esters, a subclass of organic phosphoric acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. This compound has the chemical formula C27H33O4P and an average molecular weight of 452.53 g/mol. In industrial applications, it is used in plastics, specifically within polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, and polyurethane. The compound has been identified in or released from 20 recorded sources across various sectors. In aquatic systems and sediments, it is found in freshwater, seawater, groundwater, and surface water. It is also present in drinking water and water supply sources, including tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and drinking water. Within the wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids sector, it is recorded in industrial wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, mine wastewater, and unspecified wastewater. Other sources include marine, shipping, and aquaculture environments, such as bilge water and ballast water, as well as irrigation water used in agriculture and land management. Additionally, it is found in appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically in water heaters and water coolers, along with three other sectors. Recorded routes of human exposure include touch, oral, and inhalation.