Phosphorus Oxychloride (POCL3)

Phosphorus oxychloride (POCl₃), also known as phosphoryl chloride, is a highly reactive and versatile chemical compound widely used in industrial and laboratory settings. Phosphorus oxychloride (POCl₃) is a multifunctional chemical used as a semiconductor dopant and a precursor for light-conducting fibers. It plays a key role in producing pesticides, pharmaceuticals, dyes, phosphates, and flame retardants. POCl₃ is also used in herbicide synthesis, plasticizers, sulfa drug chlorination, dye intermediates, organic chlorination catalysts, and uranium extraction.