phosphorus pentoxide

phosphoric acid anhydride

CAS: 1314-56-3 P2 O5 MW: 141.94352400

Identification

Namephosphorus pentoxide
CAS Number1314-56-3
EINECS215-236-1
FDA UNII51SWB7223J
Molecular FormulaP2 O5
Molecular Weight141.94352400
MDL NumberMFCD00011440
Nikkaji NumberJ351.175H

Regulatory

FDA Mainterm (IAUFC)1314-56-3 ; PHOSPHOROUS PENTAOXIDE

Physical Properties

Appearance white amorphous powder amorphous powder (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 2.39000 @ 25.00 °C.
Soluble in water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesbuffering agents

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorychelating agents
Recommendation for phosphorus pentoxide usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for phosphorus pentoxide flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

phosphoric acid anhydride phosphoric acid, anhydrous phosphorus pentaoxide Try the PubMed Search.