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Tri-n-octylphosphine oxide, 98%
Description
Tri-n-octylphosphine oxide is a solvent used in the extraction of metals, especially uranium, zirconium and hafnium. It is also used as an auxiliary reagent in the solvent extraction of metals. It is also used to extract hydrogen bonding organic compounds. Further, it is useful as a capping ligand for the production of quantum dots, such as those consisting of cadmium selenide.
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Tri-n-octylphosphine oxide is a solvent used in the extraction of metals, especially uranium, zirconium and hafnium. It is also used as an auxiliary reagent in the solvent extraction of metals. It is also used to extract hydrogen bonding organic compounds. Further, it is useful as a capping ligand for the production of quantum dots, such as those consisting of cadmium selenide.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, toluene and hexane. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 52°C to 57°C |
| Density | 0.88 |
| Boiling Point | 212°C to 213°C (0.3 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 252°C (486°F) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Beilstein | 1796648 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform,toluene and hexane. Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 386.65 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
RUO – Research Use Only
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