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Phosphorus pentoxide
Phosphorus pentoxide is a powerful desiccant and reagent used in organic synthesis and industrial processes requiring strong drying agents. It is highly hygroscopic and reacts vigorously with water. Available in powder or granular form, it has a molecular weight of 141.94 g/mol, a molecular formula of P₂O₅, and a CAS number of 1314-56-3. Store at ambient temperatures. Handle with care due to its corrosive and hazardous nature. Molekula supplies Phosphorus pentoxide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
Phosphorus pentoxide is a powerful desiccant and reagent used in organic synthesis and industrial processes requiring strong drying agents. It is highly hygroscopic and reacts vigorously with water. Available in powder or granular form, it has a molecular weight of 141.94 g/mol, a molecular formula of P₂O₅, and a CAS number of 1314-56-3. Store at ambient temperatures. Handle with care due to its corrosive and hazardous nature. Molekula supplies Phosphorus pentoxide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Assay | ≥ 99% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤5 ppm |
| Heavy Metal | ≤ 20 ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1314-56-3 |
| Molecular Formula | P2O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 141.94 |
| SMILES | O=P(=O)OP(=O)=O |
| EC / UN Number | 1807 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| Tariff Code | 2809100000 |
Safety & GHS
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Compressed Gas
GHS04
Hazard statements
- EUH014 Reacts violently with water
- H314 (sub cat. 1A) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
For research and industrial use only
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