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Phosphorous pentachloride
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Phosphorous pentachloride is a chlorinating agent primarily used in organic synthesis for the production of acid chlorides and other chemical intermediates. This reagent is identified by CAS number 10026-13-8. Molekula supplies Phosphorous pentachloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90037539
- CAS Number
- 10026-13-8
- IUPAC Name
- pentachloro-lambda5-phosphane
- EC Number
- 233-060-3
- Exact Mass
- 207.8151
- SMILES
- P(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl
- InChIKey
- UHZYTMXLRWXGPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/Cl5P/c1-6(2,3,4)5
- PubChem CID
- 24819
Synonyms
- Fosforpentachloride
- PCl5
- Pentachlorophosphorane
- Phosphorane, pentachloro-
- Phosphoric chloride
- Phosphoric perchloride
- Phosphorpentachlorid
- PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE
- Phosphorus perchloride
- Phosphorus(V) chloride
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Tetragonal crystals
- Odour
- Pungent, unpleasant odor
- Melting Point
- 160.5 °C (freezing point)
- Boiling Point
- 159 °C (sublimes)
- Density
- 1.6 (relative, water = 1)
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Reacts with water; soluble in carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride
- Vapour Pressure
- 133 Pa at 55.5 °C
Source: PubChem CID 24819 (HSDB, ICSC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Phosphorous pentachloride used for?
Phosphorous pentachloride is primarily used as a chlorinating agent in organic synthesis and as a catalyst for various chemical reactions.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Phosphorous pentachloride?
The chemical formula is PCl5 and the molecular weight is 208.24 g/mol.
How should Phosphorous pentachloride be stored?
It must be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly closed container, as it reacts violently with water and moisture.
What grade of Phosphorous pentachloride is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity grades and specifications available for this product.
Can Molekula supply Phosphorous pentachloride in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Phosphorous pentachloride in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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