Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98%

Name: Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-016029

About Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98%

Listed under CAS 1314-80-3, Phosphorous pentasulphide is an inorganic reagent available from Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade at a purity of 98%. The compound has the formula P4S10, corresponding to a molecular weight of 444.6 g/mol. Alternative names: Phosphorus(V) sulfide and Sulfur phosphide.

It is supplied as yellow to green powder or crystals. Literature values give a melting point of 280-284 °C and a density of 2.09 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for solvent and extraction work and materials research. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Available in 500 g and 50 kg packs, Phosphorous pentasulphide is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Solvent & extraction work
Materials research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-016029
CAS Number	1314-80-3
IUPAC name	1,3,5,7-tetrakis(sulfanylidene)-2,4,6,8,9,10-hexathia-1lambda5,3lambda5,5lambda5,7lambda5-tetraphosphatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane
Molecular formula	P₄S₁₀
Molecular weight	444.6 g/mol
Exact mass	443.6158
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	28183000
InChIKey	CYQAYERJWZKYML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	P12(=S)SP3(=S)SP(=S)(S1)SP(=S)(S2)S3
PubChem CID	14817

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Yellow to green powder or crystals
Melting point	280-284 °C
Density	2.09 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	6.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 10
TPSA	280 Å²
Synonyms	Phosphorus(V) sulfide, Sulfur phosphide, Tetraphosphorus decasulfide, Phosphoric sulfide, Diphosphorus pentasulfide, Phosphorus persulfide, Thiophosphoric anhydride, Diphosphorus pentasulphide, Phosphorus pentasulfide (P4S10), Sirnik fosforecny, Pentasulfure de phosphore, Phosphorus pentasulfide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H228Flammable solid
H260In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
H302Harmful if swallowed
H332Harmful if inhaled
H400Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P210, P223, P231 + P232, P240, P241, P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P335 + P334, P304 + P340, P317, P330, P370 + P378, P391, P402 + P404, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 1314-80-3

Puriss

Phosphorous pentasulphide, 99%

CAS: 1314-80-3
Formula: P₄S₁₀
MW: 444.6 g/mol

VQ-016030

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98% is 1314-80-3. It is also known as Phosphorus(V) sulfide, Sulfur phosphide, Tetraphosphorus decasulfide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98%?

Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98% has the molecular formula P4S10 and a molecular weight of 444.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,3,5,7-tetrakis(sulfanylidene)-2,4,6,8,9,10-hexathia-1lambda5,3lambda5,5lambda5,7lambda5-tetraphosphatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane.

Which grade and pack sizes of Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98% can I order?

We supply Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 g, 50 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Phosphorous pentasulphide, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.