Phosphorus(V) oxychloride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Phosphorus(V) oxychloride is widely used as a dehydrating agent and a chlorinating agent. Useful for the conversion of amide to nitriles, Bischler-Napieralski reaction, Vilsmeier Haak reaction, and other reactions producing commercially important intermediates. Acts a source of liquid phosphorus in semiconductor industry. Manufacture of trialkyl phosphate esters and triarylphosphate esters, including commercially popular tricresyl phosphate,which is useful as a plasticizer, flame retardant, gasoline additive, hydrolytic fluid, etc.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10025-87-3
• Molecular Formula: Cl3OP
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 153.323
• MDL Number: MFCD00011443
• InChI Key: XHXFXVLFKHQFAL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: phosphorus oxychloride, phosphoryl chloride, phosphoric trichloride, phosphoryl trichloride, phosphoroxychloride, trichlorophosphine oxide, phosphorus oxytrichloride, fosforoxychlorid, phosphorous oxychloride, phosphorylchlorid
• PubChem CID: 24813
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30336
• SMILES: O=P(Cl)(Cl)Cl

• Boiling Point: 105.8°C
• Melting Point: 1.25°C
• Color: Colorless
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Linear Formula: POCl₃
• UN Number: UN1810
• Merck Index: 14,7349
• Solubility Information: Phosphorus(V) oxychloride is soluble in many organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 153.33
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.46
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Vapor Pressure: 36 hPa (27mm Hg) at 20°C
• Density: 1.685 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Phosphorus(V) oxychloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H290-H302-H314-H330-H335-H372
Hazard Statement	Keep container tightly closed and dry. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Precautionary Statement	P234-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P390-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: PHOSPHORUS OXYCHLORIDE
EINECSNumber	233-046-7
RTECSNumber	TH4897000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only