Phosphorus Pentoxide

Other Names:

Phosphoric anhydride

Phosphorus(V) oxide

General Information:

Structure:

CAS Number: 1314-56-3

Molecular Weight: 141.94 g/mol

Appearance: White powder

Chemical Formula: P2O5

- Dessicant for drying compounds that are wet with H2O

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