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PHOSPHORUS PENTASULFIDE

CAS No. 1314-80-3
Phosphorus Pentasulfide

Product Features

Phosphorus Pentasulfide is an inorganic compound with molecular formula P2S5. It is yellow greenish in appearance and have various applications in Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals & Specialty Chemicals.

Specification

Properties

Molecular formula P2S5
Appearance Greenish Yellowish Powder
Molecular mass 222.27 g/mol
Melting Point 288 *C
Boiling Point 514 *C
Solubility in water Hydrolysis

Application

  • Organic Synthesis

    It is widely used in the production of agrochemicals such as Pesticides Parathion and Malathion and various pharmaceutical APIs

  • Lubrication Additives

    It is a key raw material to manufacture lubrication additive such as Zinc Dithiophosphates.

  • Other

    It is a component of amorphous solid electrolytes eg Li2S-P2S5 for Lithium batteries.

Packing

Phosphorus Pentasulfide comes under various states such as powder, flakes and is available in 200 Kg Drums.