Phosphorus(V) oxide, ACS, 98% min

Used as a drying and dehydrating agent, condensation reagent in organic synthesis and a laboratory reagent. Used in sugar refining, and in fire extinguishing. Phosphorus pentoxide in DMSO forms Onodera reagent, which oxidizes alcohols. Capable of converting mineral acids to anhydrides.

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