Phosgene

COCl₂

IUPAC: Carbonyl dichloride

CAS: 75-44-5

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500

Composição elemental

C
Carbon ×1
12,1%
O
Oxygen ×1
16,2%
Cl
Chlorine ×2
71,7%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

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

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)(Cl)Cl

Propriedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
gas
Massa molar
98,92 g/mol
Densidade
4,2480 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
-118,0 °C
Ponto de ebulição
8,3 °C
Solubilidade
slightly (decomposes)

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
97,9326
XLogP
1,8
TPSA
17,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
29,0

Também conhecido como

Phosgene Carbonyl chloride

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Frequently Asked Questions

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