Phosphorus
The “Light-Bearing” Element
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| Common Oxidation States |
Melting Point | Density (g/cm3) | Common Isotopes | Electronegativity | Atomic Radius | Crystal Structure | CAS # |
| -3, +3, +5 | 44.2 °C* | 12.02* | 31P | 2.19 (Pauling) | 107 pm | bcc | 7723140* |
*data provided is for red phosphorus
Phosphorus Products and their Functions
15-1260: APhos A Ligand used in transition-metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
15-1390: BINOL A chiral Phosphoric Acid, used for asymmetric synthesis.
15-9155: Vinylphosphonic Acid. Used in polymerization to make polyvinylphosphoric acid a promoter for adhesion between organic and inorganic phases.
See Related Booklets:
Phosphorus Ligands and Compounds Booklet
Chiral Phosphoric Acids Booklet
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References
- Chemosphere, 2011, 84, 737.
- BioScience, 2011, 61, 117.
- J. Chem. Educ., 1932, 9, 11.
- The 13th Element: The Sordid Tale of Murder, Fire, and Phosphorus, 2012.
- Bioceramic Coatings for Medical Implants, 2015.
Phosphorus Products and their Functions
15-1260: APhos A Ligand used in transition-metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
15-1390: BINOL A chiral Phosphoric Acid, used for asymmetric synthesis.
15-9155: Vinylphosphonic Acid. Used in polymerization to make polyvinylphosphoric acid a promoter for adhesion between organic and inorganic phases.
See Related Booklets:
Phosphorus Ligands and Compounds Booklet
Chiral Phosphoric Acids Booklet
Browse the full phosphorus catalogue here
References
- Chemosphere, 2011, 84, 737.
- BioScience, 2011, 61, 117.
- J. Chem. Educ., 1932, 9, 11.
- The 13th Element: The Sordid Tale of Murder, Fire, and Phosphorus, 2012.
- Bioceramic Coatings for Medical Implants, 2015.