Organophosphates (also known as phosphate esters) are a class of organophosphorus compounds with the general structure O=P(OR)3. They can be considered as esters of phosphoric acid. Like most functional groups organophosphates occur in a diverse range of forms, with important examples including key biomolecules such as DNA, RNA and ATP, as well as many insecticides, herbicides, and nerve agents. == Chemistry == === Synthesis === Various routes exist for the synthesis of organophosphates Esterification of phosphoric acid OP(OH)3 + ROH → OP(OH)2(OR) + H2O OP(OH)2(OR) + R'OH → OP(OH)(OR)(OR') + H2O...