Phosgene

COCl₂

IUPAC: Carbonyl dichloride

CAS: 75-44-5

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Chlorine Cl 2 35.4500

元素组成

C
12.1%
O
16.2%

用途

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

趣味知识

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

安全性

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

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)(Cl)Cl

属性

类型
inorganic
状态
gas
摩尔质量
98.92 g/mol
密度
4.2480 g/cm³
熔点
-118.0 °C
沸点
8.3 °C
溶解度
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

别名

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).