Benzenephosphinic Acid

Name:
Benzenephosphinic Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	phenylphosphinic acid
M Formula:	C6H5H2PO2
Properties:
Colorless crystals. Mp 82–84C, d 1.376 (29C). Decomposes at 200C. Stable in air. Soluble in water, alcohol, acetone; slightly soluble in ether; insoluble in benzene, hexane, CCl4. Combustible.
Use:
Antioxidant, intermediate for metallic-salt formation, accelerator for organic peroxide catalysts.