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Phosphorus pentoxide

Also known as: EINECS 215-236-1, GRANULATED, MFCD00011440, NA 1807, PHOSPHORUS OXIDE, Phosphoric anhydride, Phosphoricoxide, Phosphorpentoxid, Phosphorus(V) oxide, Phosphorusoxide, SICAPENT, SICAPENT(R), phosphoric anhydride,H.P., phosphorus pentoxide, phosphorus pentoxidedessicant, phosphorusoxide(p2o5), phosphorusoxide[p2o5], phosphoruspentoxide101

Phosphorus pentoxide (CAS 1314-56-3) is a compound in the Inorganic Chemicals category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula O5P2 and a molecular weight of 141.945 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 340 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 122 °C (1 mmHg), a density of 2.3 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 340-360°C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
1314-56-3
Jingsj CID
J-29844-7
Molecular Formula
O5P2
Molecular Weight
141.945 g/mol
Category
Inorganic Chemicals
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point340 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point122 °C (1 mmHg)
Density2.3 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash Point340-360°C
Exact Mass141.922089
PSA145.79000
LogP1.17880
Additional Property4.9 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure1 mm Hg ( 384 °C)
Refractive Index1.433-1.436

GHS Safety & Compliance

CorrosionSignal word: Danger
  • H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2809100000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Phosphorus pentoxide?

The CAS number of Phosphorus pentoxide is 1314-56-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Phosphorus pentoxide?

Phosphorus pentoxide has molecular formula O5P2 and molecular weight 141.945 g/mol.

Is Phosphorus pentoxide hazardous?

Phosphorus pentoxide has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

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