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Phosphorus(V) oxide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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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.
Solubility
Soluble in sulfuric acid. Insoluble in acetone and ammonia. Decomposes in water.
Notes
It is highly hygroscopic in nature and gets hydrolyzed to phosphoric acid. It is stored in a separate safety cabinet away from incompatibles such as alkalis and water.
Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 360°C (sublimation) |
Melting Point | 340°C |
Quantity | 500 g |
UN Number | UN1807 |
Merck Index | 14,7355 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in sulfuric acid. Insoluble in acetone and ammonia. Decomposes in water. |
Formula Weight | 141.94 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Odor | Weak |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
- Phosphorus(V) oxide
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- 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/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Phosphorus oxide
RUO – Research Use Only
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