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Phosphorus Pentachloride
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Phosphorus Pentachloride is a highly reactive inorganic chlorinating and phosphorylating agent. It reacts vigorously with water, releasing hydrogen chloride, and is primarily used...
Key Highlights
- Expiration: 2023-10-01 00:00:00
- Net weight: 40 kg
- Total quantity: 600 kg
- Packaging: Drum
- Storage: Warehouse – Indoor Warehouse
Description
Phosphorus Pentachloride is a highly reactive inorganic chlorinating and phosphorylating agent. It reacts vigorously with water, releasing hydrogen chloride, and is primarily used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of organophosphorus compounds, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. Due to its strong reactivity, it requires careful handling under anhydrous conditions and appropriate safety measures.
- Commercial Name: Phosphorus Pentachloride / Fosforo Pentacloruro
- Chemical Formula: PCl₅
- Molecular Weight: 208.24 g/mol
- Appearance: Pale yellow crystalline solid
- Sector: Chemical Intermediate / Pharmaceutical / Agrochemical
Typical Applications
- Synthesis of acid chlorides from carboxylic acids
- Pharmaceutical intermediates (e.g. antibiotics, vitamins)
- Agrochemical synthesis
- Chlorination agent in fine chemical manufacturing
Key Features
- Powerful chlorinating and phosphorylating agent
- Key intermediate for pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis
- Requires anhydrous handling conditions
- Highly reactive with moisture
Technical Specs
Commercial Name
Phosphorus Pentachloride
Type
Acids & alkalis
SKU
Drum - 40 Kg
Net Weight
40 kg
Packaging
Drum
Expiration Date
2023-10-01 00:00:00
Storage Location
Warehouse – Indoor Warehouse
Incoterm
EXW – Ex Works
Incoterm Address
Italy
Attachments
Documentation available under request.