Phosphorus Pentoxide

P₄O₁₀

IUPAC: Phosphorus(V) oxide

CAS: 1314-56-3

نظرة عامة

Phosphorus pentoxide is the most powerful desiccant (drying agent) known. It is so hygroscopic that it reacts violently with water, producing phosphoric acid and considerable heat. It is used to dry gases and solvents and as a dehydrating agent in organic synthesis.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Oxygen O 10 15,9990
Phosphorus P 4 30,9740

التركيب العنصري

O
56,4%

الاستخدامات

  • Powerful desiccant
  • Dehydrating agent in organic synthesis
  • Phosphoric acid production
  • Drying gases

حقائق مثيرة

  • Can dry solvents to less than 1 ppm water content
  • The molecular formula is P₄O₁₀, not P₂O₅ as commonly written

السلامة

  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes severe burns

Structure

SMILES

O=P(=O)OP(=O)=O

الخصائص

النوع
oxide
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
283,89 g/mol
الكثافة
2,3900 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
340,0 °C
نقطة الغليان
360,0 °C
الذوبانية
decomposes violently

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
141,9221
XLogP
-2,1
TPSA
77,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
123,0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phosphorus Pentoxide?
Phosphorus Pentoxide (P₄O₁₀) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Phosphorus(V) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Phosphorus Pentoxide?
Phosphorus Pentoxide has a molar mass of 283.886 g/mol.
What state is Phosphorus Pentoxide at room temperature?
Phosphorus Pentoxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Phosphorus Pentoxide organic or inorganic?
Phosphorus Pentoxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Phosphorus Pentoxide?
Phosphorus Pentoxide (P₄O₁₀) is composed of Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P).