Description

Phosphorus Fluoride CAS NO 13873-52-4 is a highly reactive and volatile inorganic compound, primarily recognized for its role as a versatile fluorinating agent and precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to introduce fluorine atoms into target molecules, a critical step in creating high-performance materials and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking precise and efficient fluorination pathways.

Application

• Fluorinating Agent: Used in organic and inorganic synthesis to replace other halogens or hydrogen atoms with fluorine, creating fluorinated intermediates.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes to deposit thin films containing phosphorus and fluorine.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing phosphorus-fluorine containing compounds like flame retardants or ligands.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in the development of fluorinated drug candidates to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of Lewis acid catalysts and other organometallic complexes.
• Laboratory Reagent: A specialized reagent for academic and industrial research in fluorine chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phosphorus Fluoride
CAS No.	13873-52-4
Molecular Formula	F3P
Molecular Weight	87.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Phosphorus Trifluoride; Trifluorophosphine; Phosphorous Fluoride; Phosphorus(III) Fluoride; Phosphorane, trifluoro-; PF3; Fluorophosphine
EINECS	237-638-4

Quality Control

Our Phosphorus Fluoride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and FTIR spectroscopy, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, properly rated cylinder or container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as strong alkalis and moisture. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, containers must be kept upright and secured. Store under an inert atmosphere if cylinder pressure is low.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 50 ppm
Non-condensable gases	≤ 0.5%

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