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Phosphorus(V) oxide, 99.99%, 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.
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.
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 360°C (sublimation) |
| Melting Point | 340°C |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 500 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 |
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Safety and Handling
P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
H314-H335
DOTInformation : DOT Class: 8, Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber : 215-236-1
RTECSNumber : TH3945000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only