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Phosphorus pentoxide

desiccant, with moisture indicator

Synonym(s):

Sicapent®, Phosphoric anhydride, Phosphorus(V) oxide

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Linear Formula:
P2O5
CAS Number:
1314-56-3
Molecular Weight:
141.94
EC Number:
215-236-1
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
PubChem Substance ID:
24887482

vapor density

4.9 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 384 °C)
10 mmHg ( 238 °C)

form

powder, crystals or granules

quality

with moisture indicator

pH

1.5 (20 °C, 10 g/L)

mp

340 °C (lit.)

density

2.3 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O=P12OP3(=O)OP(=O)(O1)OP(=O)(O2)O3

InChI

1S/O10P4/c1-11-5-12(2)8-13(3,6-11)10-14(4,7-11)9-12

InChI key

YWEUIGNSBFLMFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) is a phosphorous oxide. It participates in Pictet-Gams synthesis. Phosphorus pentoxide supported on alumina has been used for solvent-free and microwave-assisted synthesis of 1, 5-benzodiazepine derivatives.

Application

Phosphorus pentoxide may be used in the synthesis of dichlorine heptoxide (Cl2O7).

Legal Information

Sicapent is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A

Supplementary Hazards

EUH014

Storage Class Code

8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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BCCD5594
BCCD5593
BCCD0156

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