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phosphorous pentoxide

O₁₀P₄
100%
Structural formula of phosphorous pentoxide

phosphorous pentoxide, phosphorous pentoxide, tetraphosphorus decoxide

Phosphorous pentoxide is a strong desiccant, hygroscopic and dehydrating compound. It occurs as a white, crystalline solid and is the anhydride of phosphoric acid.

H314P280P305+P351+P338P310
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass 284
Density 2.39 kg/m³
Melting point 340 ℃644 ℉613 K 
Boiling point 360 ℃680 ℉633 K 

Reactions using phosphorous pentoxide


Compound added to the database on August 23, 2022, last modified on August 23, 2022.