Description

Phosphorus Trifluoride is a colorless, toxic, and flammable gas with the molecular formula PF₃. It serves as a critical precursor and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly for introducing fluorine atoms into target molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking high-purity fluorination agents.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used as a fluoride source in plasma etching and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for silicon and metal surfaces.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key fluorinating agent in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fluorinated intermediates.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Employed as a strong π-acceptor ligand in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis for transition metal complexes.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Utilized in the synthesis of phosphorus-fluorine compounds, pesticides, and flame retardants.
• Doping Agent: Applied in the electronics industry for doping semiconductors to modify their electrical properties.
• Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new fluorination methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phosphorus Trifluoride
CAS No.	7783-55-3
Molecular Formula	F₃P
Molecular Weight	87.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Phosphorous Trifluoride; Trifluorophosphine; Phosphorus(III) Fluoride; Fluorophosphorous Anhydride; PF3; Phosphorus Fluoride (PF3); UN 1955
EINECS	232-008-3

Quality Control

Our Phosphorus Trifluoride is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including gas chromatography (GC) and FTIR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to meet the exacting standards of the electronics and fine chemical sectors.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, properly labeled, and DOT/ADR-compliant cylinder, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, organic solvents, and moisture. Cylinders should be secured upright and used with appropriate pressure-regulating equipment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 50 ppm
Air (O₂ + N₂)	≤ 0.5%
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)	≤ 0.1%
Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)	≤ 10 ppm

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