Phosphorus Trichloride
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IUPAC: Phosphorus trichloride
CAS: 7719-12-2
Overview
Phosphorus trichloride is one of the most important phosphorus compounds in industrial chemistry, used to make pesticides, plasticizers, and flame retardants.
Composition
| Element | Symbol | Atoms | Atomic Mass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | P | 1 | 30.9740 |
| Chlorine | Cl | 3 | 35.4500 |
Elemental Composition
P
Phosphorus
×1
22.6%
Uses
- • Pesticide synthesis
- • Plasticizer production
- • Flame retardant precursor
Fun Facts
- ✦ About 300,000 tonnes produced annually worldwide
Safety
- ⚠ Corrosive
- ⚠ Toxic
- ⚠ Releases HCl on contact with moisture
Structure
SMILES
P(Cl)(Cl)Cl
Properties
- Type
- inorganic
- State
- liquid
- Molar Mass
- 137.33 g/mol
- Density
- 1.5740 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- -93.0 °C
- Boiling Point
- 76.1 °C
- Solubility
- decomposes
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 135.8803
- XLogP
- 2.3
- TPSA
- 0.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 0
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 4
- Complexity
- 8.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phosphorus Trichloride?
Phosphorus Trichloride (PCl₃) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Phosphorus trichloride.
What is the molecular weight of Phosphorus Trichloride?
Phosphorus Trichloride has a molar mass of 137.33 g/mol.
What state is Phosphorus Trichloride at room temperature?
Phosphorus Trichloride is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Phosphorus Trichloride organic or inorganic?
Phosphorus Trichloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Phosphorus Trichloride?
Phosphorus Trichloride (PCl₃) is composed of Phosphorus (P), Chlorine (Cl).