Synonyms: Sicapent(R); Phosphoric anhydride; Phosphorus(V) oxide
CAS Number: 1314-56-3
Formula: O5P2
Formula Weight: 141.94
Linear Formula: P2O5
Melting Point: 340 C (lit.)
Density: 2.3 g/mL at 25 C(lit.)
EC Number: 215-236-1
UNSPSC Code: 12352300
General description: Phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) is a phosphorous oxide. It participates in Pictet-Gams synthesis. Phosphorus pentoxide supported on alumina has been used for solvent-free and microwave-assisted synthesis of 1, 5-benzodiazepine derivatives.
Application: Phosphorus pentoxide may be used in the synthesis of dichlorine heptoxide (Cl2O7).
RTECS: TH3945000
RIDADR: UN 1807 8 / PGII
WGK Germany: 1
R Codes: 35
S Codes: 22-26-45
IOD Codes: C
Symbol: GHS05
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H314
Precautionary statements: P280-P303 + P361 + P353-P304 + P340 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338