| Formula / Notation | AsH3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7784-42-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 77.946 |
| Melting Point | -179 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | -80.4 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.689 at 185 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 20 cc/100 cc (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Arsine appears as a chemical warfare blood agent. It is a colorless gas with a disagreeable garlic odor. Flammable. Heavier than air. Flame easily flashes back to the source of leak. Extremely toxi... |
| Also Known As | arsane; Arsenic trihydride; Arsenwasserstoff; AsH3; Arsenous hydride; Arsenic hydrid; trihydridoarsenic; 7784-42-1; CHEBI:47217; RefChem:560078 |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Arsine?
Arsane is an arsine, a member of arsanes and a mononuclear parent hydride. It is a conjugate base of an arsonium. It is a conjugate acid of an arsanide.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: arsane
Other Names / Synonyms: arsane; Arsenic trihydride; Arsenwasserstoff; AsH3; Arsenous hydride; Arsenic hydrid; trihydridoarsenic; 7784-42-1; CHEBI:47217; RefChem:560078
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -179 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | -80.4 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.689 at 185 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 77.946 |
| Solubility | 20 cc/100 cc (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Arsine appears as a chemical warfare blood agent. It is a colorless gas with a disagreeable garlic odor. Flammable. Heavier than air. Flame easily flashes back to the source of leak. Extremely toxi... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Arsane is an arsine, a member of arsanes and a mononuclear parent hydride. It is a conjugate base of an arsonium. It is a conjugate acid of an arsanide.
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Arsine is: AsH3