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Chromium(II) chloride, anhydrous, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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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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.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, water and active metals.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 824°C |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN3260 |
Merck Index | 14,2244 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ether. |
Formula Weight | 122.9 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive |
Density | 2.878 |
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