Phosphorus Pentoxide

P₄O₁₀

IUPAC: Phosphorus(V) oxide

CAS: 1314-56-3

Tổng quan

Phosphorus pentoxide is the most powerful desiccant (drying agent) known. It is so hygroscopic that it reacts violently with water, producing phosphoric acid and considerable heat. It is used to dry gases and solvents and as a dehydrating agent in organic synthesis.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Oxygen O 10 15,9990
Phosphorus P 4 30,9740

Thành phần nguyên tố

O
56,4%

Công dụng

  • Powerful desiccant
  • Dehydrating agent in organic synthesis
  • Phosphoric acid production
  • Drying gases

Sự thật thú vị

  • Can dry solvents to less than 1 ppm water content
  • The molecular formula is P₄O₁₀, not P₂O₅ as commonly written

An toàn

  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes severe burns

Structure

SMILES

O=P(=O)OP(=O)=O

Tính chất

Loại
oxide
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
283,89 g/mol
Mật độ
2,3900 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
340,0 °C
Điểm sôi
360,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
decomposes violently

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
141,9221
XLogP
-2,1
TPSA
77,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
123,0

Còn được gọi là

Phosphorus pentoxide Diphosphorus pentoxide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phosphorus Pentoxide?
Phosphorus Pentoxide (P₄O₁₀) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Phosphorus(V) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Phosphorus Pentoxide?
Phosphorus Pentoxide has a molar mass of 283.886 g/mol.
What state is Phosphorus Pentoxide at room temperature?
Phosphorus Pentoxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Phosphorus Pentoxide organic or inorganic?
Phosphorus Pentoxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Phosphorus Pentoxide?
Phosphorus Pentoxide (P₄O₁₀) is composed of Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P).