Phosphorus pentachloride
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Chinese name |
五氯化磷 |
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English name |
Phosphorus pentachloride |
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Molecular formula |
PCl5 |
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Synonyms |
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Uses |
Mainly used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical intermediates and as a chlorinating agent and catalyst. |
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Properties |
Light yellow solid with a hydrochloride smell; sublimating at 167 °C; melting point: 148 °C (pressurized); relative density: 3.6; decompose violently with water; toxic. |