Phosgene

COCl₂

IUPAC: Carbonyl dichloride

CAS: 75-44-5

Genel Bakış

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.

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500

Elementel Bileşim

C
12,1%
O
16,2%

Kullanımlar

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

İlginç Gerçekler

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

Güvenlik

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

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)(Cl)Cl

Özellikler

Tür
inorganic
Hal
gas
Molar Kütle
98,92 g/mol
Yoğunluk
4,2480 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
-118,0 °C
Kaynama Noktası
8,3 °C
Çözünürlük
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

Diğer Adları

Phosgene Carbonyl chloride

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).