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Phosphorous Pentoxide (P2O5)

Phosphorous Pentoxide (P2O5)

CAS Number: 1314-56-3

Molecular Formula: O5P2

About Phosphorous Pentoxide (P2O5)

The global market for Phosphorus Pentoxide is undergoing a significant transformation, with its valuation expected to reach between $2.7 billion and $3.32 billion by 2034, driven by a robust compound annual growth rate of up to 5.8%. As a premier dehydrating and condensing agent, P2O5 is increasingly indispensable in t...

Phosphorous Pentoxide (P2O5) Specifications

CAS Number
1314-56-3
Molecular Formula
O5P2
Molecular Weight
141.945
IUPAC Name
diphosphorus pentoxide / phosphorus pentoxide
Canonical SMILES
O=P12OP3(=O)OP4(=O)OP(01)(=O)03P(=O)042 (P4010 structure)
InChI Key
ZAQDPXFRLSEVMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
EINECS Number
215-236-1
MDL Number
MFCD00011440
UNSPSC Code
12352301 or 41115303
eClass
32139019
HSN No
2809.10.00 (Diphosphorus pentaoxide)
Molecular Weight
141.945
PSA
145.790
LogP
1.17880
Physical State
white to yellow crystalline powder
Density
2.39
Boiling Point
Sublimes @ 300ºC
Melting Point
580~585 ℃
Flash Point
Non-combustible
Refractive Index
1.433-1.436
Vapor Density
4.9 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure
1 mm Hg 384 °C
Form
Deliquescing Powder
Colour
White
Corrosivity
Corrosive
Odor
Pungent
Heat of Vaporization
22.7 kcal/mole of P4O10
Decomposition
Emits toxic fumes of phosphoxides (heating)
Safety Statements Code
S22-S26-S45
Precautionary Statements Code
P260; P280; P303 + P361 + P353; P304 + P340 + P310; P305 + P351 + P338
Supplemental Hazard Statement
Stable! Reacts violently with water, alcohols, metals, sodium, potassium, ammonia, oxidizing agents, HF, peroxides, magnesium, strong bases!

Dehydrating Agent

A powerful agent used in organic synthesis to convert primary amides into nitriles and carboxylic acids into anhydrides

Desiccant

A potent drying agent used for gas drying processes and in laboratory applications due to its high hygroscopic nature

Chemical Intermediate

A raw material used in the production of high-purity phosphoric acid, polyphosphoric acids, and various specialty inorganic phosphates

Reagent

A reagent used for condensations, cyclisation, ring closures, and polymerization reactions in the pharmaceutical and dye industries

Component

A key ingredient used in the manufacture of optical, heat-insulating, and specialty glasses

Doping Source

A phosphorus source for N-type doping in the production of semiconductors and solar cells

Detail 1

Moisture Sensitive

Detail 2

Ambient temperature (No restriction)

Phosphorous Pentoxide (P2O5) FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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