Phosphorus Trichloride

PCl₃

IUPAC: Phosphorus trichloride

CAS: 7719-12-2

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Phosphorus P 1 30,9740
Chlorine Cl 3 35,4500

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Pesticide synthesis
  • Plasticizer production
  • Flame retardant precursor

Datos curiosos

  • About 300,000 tonnes produced annually worldwide

Seguridad

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

Structure

SMILES

P(Cl)(Cl)Cl

Propiedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
137,33 g/mol
Densidad
1,5740 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-93,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
76,1 °C
Solubilidad
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).