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THIOPHOSPHORIC ANHYDRIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
P2S5
formula, see observation
1314-80-3
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a light-yellow or greenish-yellow crystalline mass, known to be a strong irritant, whose odor is similar to hydrogen sulfide and which is used as intermediate for lube oil additives, insecticides (chiefly parathion and malathion), flotation agents, safety matches, ignition compounds, and sulfonation.

OBS

Chemical formula: P2S5

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
P2S5
formula, see observation
1314-80-3
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : P2S5

Spanish

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