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Polyphosphoric acid, ca 84% (as phosphorus pentoxide), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L14856AE
Description
Polyphosphoric acid is used as a dehydrating agent, cyclizing agent, acylating agent, analytical reagent and as a ring closing reagent. It is used in the production of phosphate esters, acid phosphates and pharmaceuticals. It is involved in metal treatment and as an asphalt and a bitumen additive. Furthermore, it is employed for the determination of tryptophan and used a reagent for the alkylation and acylation reactions of aromatic and alkenic compounds.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsPolyphosphoric acid is used as a dehydrating agent, cyclizing agent, acylating agent, analytical reagent and as a ring closing reagent. It is used in the production of phosphate esters, acid phosphates and pharmaceuticals. It is involved in metal treatment and as an asphalt and a bitumen additive. Furthermore, it is employed for the determination of tryptophan and used a reagent for the alkylation and acylation reactions of aromatic and alkenic compounds.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with bases. It reacts with water violently to generate heat and phosphoric acid.
Specifications
Polyphosphoric acid | |
2.1 | |
Hygroscopic | |
(as phosphorus pentoxide) | |
MFCD00084480 | |
14,7580 | |
NBIIXXVUZAFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
Polyphosphoric acid |
8017-16-1 | |
Odorless | |
100 mL | |
(HO3P)n | |
UN3264 | |
Miscible with water. | |
[H]OP(O)(O)=O | |
∼84% |
Chemical Identifiers
8017-16-1 | |
MFCD00084480 | |
Polyphosphoric acid |
(HO3P)n | |
NBIIXXVUZAFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
[H]OP(O)(O)=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H314-H318
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
P234-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P390-P501c
H290-H314-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 232-417-0
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only