Fosgeno

COCl₂

IUPAC: Carbonyl dichloride

CAS: 75-44-5

Descripción general

Phosgene is a toxic, colorless gas that smells like freshly mown hay. It was used as a chemical weapon in World War I, causing about 80% of all chemical weapon deaths. Today it is a vital industrial chemical used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and polyurethane.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Carbono C 1 12,0110
Oxígeno O 1 15,9990
Cloro Cl 2 35,4500

Composición elemental

C
Carbono ×1
12,1%
O
Oxígeno ×1
16,2%
Cl
Cloro ×2
71,7%

Usos

  • • Polycarbonate plastic production
  • • Isocyanate (polyurethane) production
  • • Pesticide intermediate
  • • Pharmaceutical intermediate

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Caused more deaths than any other chemical weapon in World War I
  • ✦ Despite its deadly history, it is essential for making many everyday plastics

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic by inhalation
  • ⚠ Chemical warfare agent (WW1)
  • ⚠ Delayed pulmonary effects (may be fatal hours after exposure)

Estructura

SMILES

C(=O)(Cl)Cl

Propiedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
gas
Masa molar
98,92 g/mol
Densidad
4,2480 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-118,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
8,3 °C
Solubilidad
slightly (decomposes)

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
97,9326
XLogP
1,8
TPSA
17,1 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
1
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
4
Complejidad
29,0

También conocido como

Phosgene Carbonyl chloride

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fosgeno?
Fosgeno (COCl₂) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Carbonyl dichloride.
What is the molecular weight of Fosgeno?
Fosgeno has a molar mass of 98.916 g/mol.
What state is Fosgeno at room temperature?
Fosgeno is a gas at room temperature.
Is Fosgeno organic or inorganic?
Fosgeno is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Fosgeno?
Fosgeno (COCl₂) is composed of Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O), Cloro (Cl).