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Phosphorus(V) oxybromide, 98% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
As a chemical intermediate.Phosphorus(V) oxybromide is used as a brominating agent in the synthesis of 2,4,6-tribromopyrimidine and bromoheterocyclic compounds. It is used in the phosphorus flame retardant and phosphorus activators.
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Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 189°C |
Melting Point | 56°C |
Color | White to Yellow |
Physical Form | Lump |
Quantity | 5 g |
Assay Percent Range | 98% min. |
Solubility Information | Decomposes in water. Soluble in ether,carbon disulfide,benzene,chloroform and sulfuric acid. |
Formula Weight | 286.73 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Density | 2.822 |
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Safety and Handling

- Phosphorus(V) oxybromide
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Phosphorus oxybromide
RUO – Research Use Only
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