Description

Diphosphoryl Chloride is a highly reactive organophosphorus compound primarily used as a key phosphorylation and chlorination reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce diphosphate or chloride groups into target molecules, enabling the production of complex intermediates. This makes it an essential material for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A crucial building block for the production of nucleotide analogs, prodrugs, and other bioactive molecules requiring phosphate or pyrophosphate linkages.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate phosphorous-based functional groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers with flame-retardant or specific catalytic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for phosphorylation reactions and the formation of acid chlorides from carboxylic acids.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the synthesis of organometallic complexes and ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Material Science: Applied in the surface modification of materials and the creation of novel inorganic-organic hybrids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diphosphoryl Chloride
CAS No.	13498-14-1
Molecular Formula	Cl2O3P2
Molecular Weight	180.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyrophosphoryl Chloride; Diphosphoric Acid Tetrachloride; Tetrachloropyrophosphoric Acid; Phosphoric Chloride (P2O3Cl4); POCL3 Dimer; Chlorophosphoric Anhydride; PPCl
EINECS	236-824-4

Quality Control

Our Diphosphoryl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for demanding synthetic applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques including NMR, IR, and titration to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Phosphorus Oxychloride (POCL3)	≤ 1.0 %
Density (at 20°C)	~1.82 g/cm³

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