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Chromium(II) chloride, anhydrous, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L1434214
Description
Chromium(II) chloride is used as a precursor to other inorganic and organometallic chromium complexes. It is a reagent in the Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi reaction. It is also used in the Takai olefination to prepare vinyl iodides from aldehydes in the presence of iodoform.
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ApplicationsChromium(II) chloride is used as a precursor to other inorganic and organometallic chromium complexes. It is a reagent in the Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi reaction. It is also used in the Takai olefination to prepare vinyl iodides from aldehydes in the presence of iodoform.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, water and active metals.
Specifications
Chromium(II) chloride | |
anhydrous | |
25 g | |
MFCD00010947 | |
14,2244 | |
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ether. | |
97% | |
Air and moisture sensitive |
824°C | |
10049-05-5 | |
CrCl2 | |
UN3260 | |
Chromous chloride | |
122.9 | |
Odorless | |
2.878 |
Chemical Identifiers
10049-05-5 | |
CrCl2 | |
MFCD00010947 | |
Chromous chloride |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H314-H318-H302
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H302-H315-H319-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 233-163-3
RTECSNumber : GB5250000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only