Phosphorus Pentoxide
Phosphorus pentoxide is a phosphorous oxide. Phosphorus pentoxide is used as a strong drying and dehydrating agent. Many reactions that require the removal of a water molecule can utilize P2O5 such as the dehydration of amides to nitriles. It is primarily used in making optical glass and heat-insulating glass. In addition, phosphorus pentoxide is a key ingredient to produce pharmaceuticals and pesticides in the pharma and agricultural industry.
- Phosphoric anhydride, Diphosphorus pentoxide, Phosphorpentoxid, Tetraphosphorus decaoxide, Phosphoric acid anhydride, Phosphoric oxide, Phosphorous pentoxide, PPO
- O10P4
- 1314-56-3
- 283.88 g/mol
- 340 °C
- 360 °C
- 2.39 g/cc
- Powder (amorphous), White, Crystalline
- Metal working
- Glass
- Oil and Gas
- Agricultural
- Catalysts
- Energy Services
- Cleaning
- CASE & Construction
- Polymers
- Beauty & Personal Care
- Chemical Processing