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Phosphorus(V) oxide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA1334836
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Quantity:
500 g
2500 g
1314-56-3
O5P2
141.94
MFCD00011440
DLYUQMMRRRQYAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Phosphorus pentoxide
tricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]tetraphosphoxane-1,3,5,7-tetrone
O=P12OP3(=O)OP(=O)(O1)OP(=O)(O2)O3
1314-56-3
O5P2
141.94
MFCD00011440
DLYUQMMRRRQYAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Phosphorus pentoxide
tricyclo[3.3.1.1³,⁷]tetraphosphoxane-1,3,5,7-tetrone
O=P12OP3(=O)OP(=O)(O1)OP(=O)(O2)O3

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.

Applications
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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
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
Density 2.39
Chemical Name or Material Phosphorus(V) oxide
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H314-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE
EINECSNumber 215-236-1
RTECSNumber TH3945000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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