Description

Phosphorus Pentoxide is a powerful and versatile inorganic chemical compound, widely recognized as one of the most effective desiccants available. Its primary value lies in its exceptional ability to remove water, making it a critical reagent for dehydration and condensation reactions in organic synthesis. This high-purity grade is essential for demanding applications in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise moisture control is paramount for product quality and yield.

Application

• Dehydrating Agent: Used as an extremely efficient desiccant for gases and organic solvents in laboratory and industrial processes.
• Chemical Synthesis: A key reagent for dehydration reactions, such as the conversion of amides to nitriles and in the synthesis of acid anhydrides from carboxylic acids.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where stringent control of moisture is required.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of pesticides and herbicides, often as a condensing agent.
• Specialty Chemicals: Integral in the manufacture of optical glasses, phosphors, and other inorganic materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a fundamental desiccant and reactant in research and analytical chemistry settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phosphorus Pentoxide
CAS No.	1314-56-3
Molecular Formula	P4O10 (commonly written as P2O5)
Molecular Weight	283.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphosphorus pentoxide; Phosphoric anhydride; Phosphorus(V) oxide; Tetraphosphorus decaoxide; P2O5; Phosphorus oxide
EINECS	215-236-1

Quality Control

Our Phosphorus Pentoxide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and trace impurities. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous standards required by the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Store at room temperature (15-25°C) away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and organic compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as P2O5)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.02 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.