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    Sulfur trioxide

    1. Molecular Structure

    Sulfur trioxide 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Namesulfur trioxide
    Molecular FormulaO3S
    SMILESO=S(=O)=O

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight80.07 g/mol
    TPSA52.2 Ų
    LogP-0.5
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling Point44.8 °C
    Melting Point62.2 °C
    Density1.92 at 68 °F Gamma form (liquid) (EPA, 1998) – Denser than water; will sink
    SolubilitySlowly very sol in aqueous, and sol in 100 parts water at room temp
    Flash PointNo data available
    Autoignition TempNo data available

    5. Supplier Suggestions

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    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Danger
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    Hazard Statements

    • H314 (85.1%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
    • H318 (49.3%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H330 (16.1%): Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
    • H335 (79.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
    • H351 (11.3%): Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
    • H411 (11.3%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P203, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P318, P319, P320, P321, P363, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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