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White phosphorus

CAS No.
12185-10-3
Chemical Name:
White phosphorus
Synonyms
tetraphosphorus;Chebi:35895;Phosphorus (YP);white phosphorus;Phosphorus tetramer;Molecular phosphorus;Tetraatomic phosphorus;Tetrahedro-tetraphosphorus;Phosphorus tetraatomic molecule;White phosphorus ISO 9001:2015 REACH
CBNumber:
CB82131283
Molecular Formula:
P4
Lewis structure
p4 lewis structure
Molecular Weight:
123.896
MDL Number:
MFCD03701484
MOL File:
12185-10-3.mol
Last updated:2023-12-22 17:53:22

White phosphorus Properties

Melting point 44.1 (0.181mm) [MER06]
Boiling point 277℃ [CRC10]
Density α: 1.83; β. 1.88 [MER06]
Water Solubility 1 part/300,000 parts H2O; 1g/400mL absolute alcohol; 1 g/200mL CHCl2; 1g/40mL benzene [MER06]
EWG's Food Scores 2
FDA UNII REJ3TH2WED
NIST Chemistry Reference Phosphorus tetramer(12185-10-3)
EPA Substance Registry System Phosphorus (white or yellow) (12185-10-3)

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American Custom Chemicals Corporation CHM0293138 WHITE PHOSPHORUS 95.00% 12185-10-3 5MG $774.4 2021-12-16 Buy
American Custom Chemicals Corporation CHM0293138 WHITE PHOSPHORUS 95.00% 12185-10-3 50MG $1871.1 2021-12-16 Buy
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White phosphorus Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Description

White phosphorus,also known as yellow phosphorus, is a nonmetallic element that is found in the form of crystals or a wax-like transparent solid. It ignites spontaneously in air at 86°F, which is also its ignition temperature. White phosphorus should be stored under water and away from heat. It is a dangerous fire risk, with a boiling point of 536°F (280°C) and a melting point of 111°F (43°C). White phosphorus is toxic by inhalation and ingestion, and contact with skin produces burns. The TLV is 0.1 mg/m3 of air, and it is insoluble in water, with a specific gravity of 1.82, which is heavier than air. White phosphorus is shipped and stored under water to keep it from contacting air. The four-digit UN identification number is 2447. The NFPA 704 designation is health 4, flammability 4, and reactivity 2. The primary uses are in rodenticides, smoke screens, and analytical chemistry.

Chemical Properties

Phosphorus is a white to yellow, soft, waxy solid with acrid fumes in air. White/yellow phosphorus is either a yellow or colorless, volatile, crystalline solid which darkens when exposed to light and ignites in air to form white fumes and greenish light. It has a garlic-like odor. Usually shipped or stored in water.

Potential Exposure

White or yellow phosphorus is handled away from air so that exposure is usually limited. Phosphorus was at one time used for the production of matches or “lucifers” but has long since been replaced due to its chronic toxicity. It is used in the manufacture of munitions including tracer bullets, pyrotechnics, explosives, smoke bombs; and other incendiary agents; (because it spontaneously catches fire in air) and as a smoke agent (because it produces clouds of irritating white smoke). Phosphorus is used artificial fertilizers; rodenticides, phosphor bronze alloys; semiconductors, Electro-luminescent coating; and chemicals, such as phosphoric and metallic phosphides. RP is used as a choking/pulmonary agent

Shipping

UN1338 Phosphorus, amorphous, Hazard Class: 4.1; Labels: 4.1-Flammable solid. UN1381 Phosphorus, white, dry; under water, in solution; Phosphorus, yellow, dry; yellow, under water; in solution, Hazard Class: 4.2; Labels: 4.2-Spontaneously combustible material, 6.1Poisonous materials. UN2447 Phosphorus white, molten, Hazard Class: 4.2; Labels: 4.2-Spontaneously combustible material, 6.1-Poisonous materials.

Incompatibilities

Phosphorus, a pyrophoric solid, spontaneously ignite on contact with air, producing toxic phosphorus oxide fumes. Reacts with strong bases, releasing toxic phosphine gas. Phosphorus reacts violently with oxidizers, halogens, some metals, nitrites, sulfur, and many other compounds, causing a fire and explosion hazard. White/yellow reacts with air, halogens, halides, sulfur, oxidizers, alkali hydroxides (forming gas); and metals (forming reactive phosphides). Red is a combustible solid. Friction or contact with oxidizers can cause ignition. Incompatible with many other substances. Forms gas and phosphoric acid on contact with moisture. Opened packages of red phosphorus should be stored under inert gas blanket.

Waste Disposal

Controlled incineration followed by alkaline scrubbing and particulate removal equipment.

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Synthesis of White phosphorus from Carbon
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