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Phosphorus(V) oxide, ACS, 98% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Used as a drying and dehydrating agent, condensation reagent in organic synthesis and a laboratory reagent. Used in sugar refining, and in fire extinguishing. Phosphorus pentoxide in DMSO forms Onodera reagent, which oxidizes alcohols. Capable of converting mineral acids to anhydrides.
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Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 360°C (sublimation) |
Melting Point | 340°C |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 500 g |
UN Number | UN1807 |
Merck Index | 14,7355 |
Synonym | Phosphoric anhydride; Phosphoric oxide |
Solubility Information | Soluble in H2SO4; Insoluble in acetone and ammonia; Decomposes in water. |
Formula Weight | 141.94 |
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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M10L048 | Certificate of Analysis | 13/01/2025 | 010524.36,010524.57,010524.18 |
W19K049 | Certificate of Analysis | 08/10/2024 | 010524.36,010524.57,010524.18 |
S21K016 | Certificate of Analysis | 26/06/2024 | 010524.36,010524.57,010524.18 |
N10J003 | Certificate of Analysis | 24/10/2023 | 010524.36,010524.57,010524.18 |
X06I003 | Certificate of Analysis | 13/10/2022 | 010524.36,010524.57,010524.18 |
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