INTRODUCTION
Phosphorus pentoxide is a chemical compound with molecular formula P4O10 (with its common name derived from its empirical formula, P2O5). It is used in a wide variety of applications as a building block and a reagent in the chemical industry. This white fine powder is the anhydride of phosphoric acid. It is a powerful desiccant and dehydrating agent.
Manufacture
P4O10 is prepared by burning tetraphosphorus with sufficient supply of oxygen:
P4 + 5 O2 → P4O10
| Synonyms | Phosphoric anhydride Phosphoric oxide |
| CAS no. | 1314-56-3 |
| EINECS no. | 215-236-1 |
| Molecular formula | P2O5 |
| Molecular weight | 141.94 |
| Structure |  |
Applications – Phosphorus pentoxide is a versatile compound and used in wide range of applications:
| Organic synthesis | It can be used as a reagent for condensations in organic synthesis and polymerisation reactions. Typical uses include cyclisation / ring closures in such reactions as acetylation, alkylation, production of amines, acid amides, cyclic ketones, cyclic olefins or oxygen and sulphur heterocyclic compounds. |
| Catalyst production | It can be used in the manufacture of special phosphoric acid supported catalysts. |
| Specialty inorganic phosphates | Phosphorus pentoxide can be used in the manufacture of specialty sodium and ammonium phosphates. |
| Polyphosphoric acids | Various grades of superphosphoric and polyphosphoric acids can be manufactured by blending phosphorus pentoxide with phosphoric acid. |
| Glass | Beside silicon dioxide and boron trioxide also phosphorus pentoxide is used for glass making. |
| Phosphate esters | It can be used to produce phosphate esters with a mono/di ester content. The acid is reacted directly with the appropriate alcohol or phenol to produce the acidic phosphate ester. |
| Drying agent | Because of its strong hygroscopic properties phosphorus pentoxide can be used as a drying agent. |
| Fertilizers | In production of ammonium polyphosphate. |
| Surfactants | In manufacture of cetyloleyl ether phosphoric acid, cetylstearyl ether phosphoric acid, nonylphenol ether phosphoric acid. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Fine white powder (Hygroscopic) |
| Odour | – | Odourless |
| Assay | % | Min 99.50 |
| P2O3 content | % | Max 0.10 |
STORAGE
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store in cool place.
PACKING
200 kg UN approved MS Drum.
REACH Status
P2O5 offered by ExSyn is registered under EU REACH regulations.
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