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Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
PCl3
formula, see observation
7719-12-2
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a clear, colorless fuming liquid (rapid decomposition in moist air), which is soluble in ether, benzene, carbon disulfide and carbon tetrachloride and which is used in making phosphorus oxychloride, in preparing rubber surfaces for electrodeposition of metal, as intermediate for organophosphorus pesticides, surfactants, phosphites, gasoline additives, plasticizers, dyestuffs, chlorinating agent, catalyst and ingredient of textile finishing agents.

OBS

Chemical formula: PCl2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
PCl3
formula, see observation
7719-12-2
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : PCl3

Spanish

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