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Phosphorus trichloride
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
Phosphorus trichloride, Phosphorus(III) chloride, Phosphorus chloride
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About This Item
grade
synthesis grade
Quality Level
vapor pressure
131 hPa ( 20 °C)
assay
≥99% (argentometric)
form
liquid
potency
18 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
dilution
(for synthesis)
pH
1 (20 °C, 5 g/L in H2O)
bp
76 °C/1013 hPa
mp
-94 °C
density
1.57 g/cm3 at 20 °C
storage temp.
2-30°C
SMILES string
P(Cl)(Cl)Cl
InChI
1S/Cl3P/c1-4(2)3
InChI key
FAIAAWCVCHQXDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Application
- A chlorinating agent for the alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids.
- A reagent to convert alcohols, diols, and phenols to phosphites.
- A reducing agent to reduce sulfoxides, amine N-oxides, and hydroxy amides to corresponding sulfides, amines, and amides.
It can also be used as a reagent to synthesize:
- Phosphaindolizines and thiazolodiazaphospholes by reacting with quaternary ammonium salts.
- Phosphorus-containing ligand molecules via the introduction of the phosphorus atom.
- Benzidronate by treating with phenylacetic acid and phosphorous acid in methanesulfonic acid, followed by hydrolysis.
Analysis Note
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A - STOT RE 2 Inhalation
target_organs
Respiratory Tract
supp_hazards
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
Storage Class
6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
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Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 8223220100 | 04022536489087 |
| 8223221000 | 04027269262679 |
| 8223220500 | 04022536489094 |
| 8223229300 | 04027269330309 |