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Phosphorus(V) bromide, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Phosphorus(V) bromide, is used in organic chemistry to convert carboxylic acids to acyl bromides
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Phosphorus(V) bromide, is used in organic chemistry to convert carboxylic acids to acyl bromides
Solubility
Reacts with water.
Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 105°C to 107°C (decomposition) |
Melting Point | ∽105°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN2691 |
Beilstein | 3903332 |
Merck Index | 14,7350 |
Solubility Information | Reacts with water. |
Formula Weight | 430.5 |
Percent Purity | 95% |
Odor | Acrid |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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X25F002 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B22481.14,B22481.36,B22481.22 |
10146478 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B22481.14,B22481.36,B22481.22 |
USLY000651 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B22481.14,B22481.36,B22481.22 |
R19H007 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B22481.14,B22481.36,B22481.22 |
Q10E041 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B22481.14,B22481.36,B22481.22 |
Safety and Handling

- Phosphorus(V) bromide
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Phosphorus pentabromide
RUO – Research Use Only
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