Phosphorus Trichloride

PCl₃

IUPAC: Phosphorus trichloride

CAS: 7719-12-2

Übersicht

Phosphorus trichloride is one of the most important phosphorus compounds in industrial chemistry, used to make pesticides, plasticizers, and flame retardants.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Phosphorus P 1 30,9740
Chlorine Cl 3 35,4500

Elementare Zusammensetzung

P
Phosphorus ×1
22,6%
Cl
Chlorine ×3
77,4%

Verwendung

  • • Pesticide synthesis
  • • Plasticizer production
  • • Flame retardant precursor

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ About 300,000 tonnes produced annually worldwide

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Releases HCl on contact with moisture

Structure

SMILES

P(Cl)(Cl)Cl

Eigenschaften

Typ
inorganic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
137,33 g/mol
Dichte
1,5740 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-93,0 °C
Siedepunkt
76,1 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diborane

B₂H₆

Arsine

AsH₃

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Cisplatin

Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂

Gallium Arsenide

GaAs

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Nitrogen Trifluoride

NF₃

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

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).