Organic Phosphates

Organic Phosphates are as ester of Phosphoric Acid.

Organic phosphates are important in biochemistry and biogeochemistry or ecology; Inorganic and organic phosphates are widely used in Agriculture for fertilizers and industry as lubricant additives, fire retardants, plasticizers and chemical intermediates.

They are found in the rubber, plastics, paper, varnish and metal industries, and as ingredients in pesticides and cleaning compounds. Several of the organic phosphates are used for the production of pyrotechnics, explosives and pesticides.