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CAS No.: 1314-85-8
Name: PHOSPHORUS SESQUISULFIDE
Article Data: 60
Molecular Structure:
Molecular Structure of 1314-85-8 (PHOSPHORUS SESQUISULFIDE)
Formula: P4S3
Molecular Weight: 220.093
Synonyms: Phosphorus(III) sulfide(IV);HSDB 1257;PHOSPHORUS SULFIDE;Phosphorous sesquisulfide;PHOSPHORUS SESQUISULFIDE;Tetraphosphorus trisulphide;Trisulfurated phosphorus;Phosphorus sulfide (P4S3);
Density: g/cm3
Melting Point: 172.5oC
Boiling Point: °Cat760mmHg
Flash Point: °C
Solubility: 29.3mg/L at 20℃
Hazard Symbols: Dangerous fire risk, ignites by friction. An irritating poison.
Risk Codes: R11; R22; R50
Safety: Poison by ingestion. Flammable by spontaneous ignition. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of POx and SOx. See also SULFIDES and PHOSPHORUS (red); PHOSPHORUS (yellow).
PSA: 79.03000
LogP: 4.85400
Synthetic route

phosphorous

7704-34-9

sulfur

A

1314-85-8

phosphorus sulfide

131105-01-6

phosphorus sulfide

C

P4S5

39350-99-7

tetraphosphorus tetrasulphide

E

12037-82-0

phosphorus sulfide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In melt vac., 10-100 mol% S, heating (1 week, 673 K); extraction (CS2), filtn.; followed by (31)P NMR;

phosphorous

7704-34-9

sulfur

A

1314-85-8

phosphorus sulfide

B

131105-01-6

phosphorous trisulfide

C

phosphorus sulfide

D

P4S5

E

12037-82-0

phosphorus sulfide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In melt vac.,; 54 mol% S, heating (573-873 K), standing (5 weeks, room temp.); extraction (CS2), filtn.; followed by (31)P NMR;
In melt vac.,; 54 mol% S, heating (573-873 K); extraction (CS2), filtn.; followed by (31)P NMR;

phosphorous

7704-34-9

sulfur

A

15857-57-5

tetraphosphorus decasulfide

B

1314-85-8

phosphorus sulfide

C

12037-82-0

phosphorus sulfide

7719-09-7

thionyl chloride

7803-51-2

phosphan

A

7647-01-0

hydrogenchloride

B

3982-91-0

trichlorothiophosphine

C

phosphorus

D

1314-85-8

phosphorus sulfide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In neat (no solvent) room temp.;; further unidentified liquid products;;
7719-09-7

thionyl chloride

7803-51-2

phosphan

A

7647-01-0

hydrogenchloride

B

phosphorus

C

1314-85-8

phosphorus sulfide

7783-06-4

hydrogen sulfide

7719-12-2, 52843-90-0

phosphorus trichloride

1314-85-8

phosphorus sulfide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 2-methylpyridine In not given byproducts: CH3C5H4NH(PS2Cl2), CH3C5H4NH(Cl);
7791-25-5

sulfuryl dichloride

7803-51-2

phosphan

A

7647-01-0

hydrogenchloride

B

phosphorus

C

1314-85-8

phosphorus sulfide

7803-51-2

phosphan

A

phosphorus

B

1314-85-8

phosphorus sulfide

C

7783-06-4

hydrogen sulfide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sulfur with pured and dried PH3 in vacuum; at 450°C; equilibrium reaction 3-4.5 mol S for two mol PH3;
With S with pured and dried PH3 in vacuum; at 450°C; equilibrium reaction 3-4.5 mol S for two mol PH3;
7803-51-2

phosphan

A

1314-85-8

phosphorus sulfide

phosphorous

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sulfuryl dichloride In neat (no solvent) react. of SO2Cl2 with dry PH3; formation of HCl, P4S3, red P, POCl3 and P2O3;;
With thionyl chloride In neat (no solvent) react. of SOCl2 with dry PH3; formation of HCl, P4S3 and red P;;
7791-27-7

pyrosulfuryl chloride

A

7647-01-0

hydrogenchloride

B

7790-94-5

chlorosulfonic acid

C

metaphosphoric acid

D

1314-85-8

phosphorus sulfide

E

7446-09-5

sulfur dioxide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogen phosphide In neat (no solvent) 10°C;;
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Chemistry

MF: P4S3
MW: 220.09
EINECS: 215-245-0
Appearance: A yellow crystalline solid
Appearance: Product Categories: Inorganics
Synonyms: Phosphorus esquisulfide ; Tetraphosphorus trisulfide ; 3,5,7-trithia-1,2,4,6-tetraphosphatricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]heptane ; P4-S3 ; Phosphorous sesquisulfide ; phosphoroussesquisulfide ; phosphoroussesquisulfide[qr] ; Phosphorus (iii) sulfide
Following is the molecular structure of Phosphorus esquisulfide (1314-85-8):

Uses

Phosphorus esquisulfide (1314-85-8)is used to make matches and in the manufacture of other chemicals.
A 1:2 mixture of Phosphorus esquisulfide (1314-85-8) and potassium chlorate, together with other materials, comprises the heads of "strike-anywhere matches".

Production

Air & Water Reactions:  Highly flammable.Slowly decomposed by water to form phosphoric acid and toxic hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S). May ignite on contact with water or moist air.

Toxicity Data With Reference

1.    

orl-rbt LDLo:100 mg/kg

    SAPHAO    Skandinavisches Archiv fuer Physiologic. 15 (1904),259.

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion. Flammable by spontaneous ignition. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of POx and SOx.
Safety Information of Phosphorus esquisulfide (1314-85-8):
Hazard Codes: F,Xn,N
F: Highly Flammable Xn: Harmful N: Dangerous for the environment
Risk Statements: 11-22-50
11: Highly Flammable 
22: Harmful if swallowed 
50: Very Toxic to aquatic organisms 
Safety Statements: 7-16-24/25-61
7: Keep container tightly closed 
16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking 
24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes 
61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet  
RIDADR: 1341
RTECS: TH4330000
HazardClass: 4.1
PackingGroup: II

Standards and Recommendations

DOT Classification:  4.1; Label: Flammable Solid

Specification

Depending on purity, samples can appear yellow-green to grey. Phosphorus esquisulfide (1314-85-8) was discovered by G. Lemoine and first produced safely in commercial quantities in 1898 by Albright and Wilson. It dissolves in an equal weight of carbon disulfide (CS2). Unlike some other phosphorus sulfides, P4S3 is slow to hydrolyze and has a well-defined melting point.