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8.21024

Sigma-Aldrich

di-Phosphorus pentasulfide

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Phosphorus pentasulfide, Diphosphorus pentasulfide, Phosphorus(V) sulfide, Phosphorus(V) sulfide

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
P2S5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
222.27
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
EC Index Number:
215-242-4

Quality Level

form

powder

autoignition temp.

142 °C

potency

389 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
3160 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

concentration

27.8-28.8%

pH

1 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)

bp

515 °C

mp

280-284 °C (lit.)

density

2.09 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

bulk density

900‑1100 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

S=P(=S)SP(=S)=S

InChI

1S/P2S5/c3-1(4)7-2(5)6

InChI key

HWVAJUNEPOKXLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Analysis Note

Assay P: 27.8 - 28.8 %

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Flam. Sol. 1 - Water-react 1

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

4.3 - Hazardous materials, which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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