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Phosphorus(V) oxide, 99.99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

Phosphorus(V) oxide is used as a drying and dehydrating agent, a condensation reagent in organic synthesis and a laboratory reagent. It is also used in sugar refining and in fire extinguishing. Phosphorus pentoxide in DMSO forms an Onodera reagent which oxidizes alcohols. It is capable of converting mineral acids to anhydrides.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1314-56-3
Molecular Formula O5P2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 141.94
MDL Number MFCD00011440
InChI Key DLYUQMMRRRQYAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
IUPAC Name tricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]tetraphosphoxane-1,3,5,7-tetrone
SMILES O=P12OP3(=O)OP(=O)(O1)OP(=O)(O2)O3

Specifications

Boiling Point 360°C (sublimation)
Melting Point 340°C
Color White
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 100 g
Assay Percent Range 99.99%
Solubility Information Soluble in sulfuric acid. Insoluble in acetone and ammonia. Decomposes in water.
Formula Weight 141.94
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Density 2.39 g/cm3 at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material Phosphorus(V) oxide
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Phosphorus(V) oxide
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
 Hazard Statement
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Phosphorus oxide

RUO – Research Use Only

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