Record Information
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Creation Date2026-04-05 21:45:33 UTC
Update Date2026-04-17 15:34:22 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM110032
Identification
Common NameLead phosphite
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionLead phosphite is an inorganic compound with the formula H3O3P.xPb and an average molecular weight of 289.00 g/mol. Lead phosphite belongs to the post-transition metal phosphites, a subclass of post-transition metal oxoanionic compounds within the inorganic compounds. The substance is utilized across a wide range of plastics, including polypropylene, polystyrene, expanded polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyamide, polyurethane, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, and polyvinyl chloride. It is also used in polyethylene terephthalate, high-density polyethylene, and low-density polyethylene, and is present in high impact polystyrene. Lead phosphite is found in or released from four recorded sources. These include fencing within the building and construction sector, as well as electrical and electronic equipment such as antennas, communication cables or conductors, and power cables.
Contaminant SourcesNot Available
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
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SynonymsNot Available
Chemical FormulaH3O3P.xPb
Average Molecular MassNot Available
Monoisotopic Mass289.959 g/mol
CAS Registry Number16038-76-9
IUPAC Namelead phosphite
Traditional NameNot Available
SMILESOP(O)O.[Pb]
InChI IdentifierInChI=1/H3O3P.Pb.2H/c1-4(2)3;;;/h1-3H;;;/q;+4;;/rH3O3P.H2Pb/c1-4(2)3;/h1-3H;1H2/q;+4
InChI KeyUMKARVFXJJITLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
ClassificationNot classified
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
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Physical Properties
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Experimental Properties
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Toxicity Profile
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