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Chromium(II) chloride, anhydrous, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 10049-05-5 |
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Molecular Formula | CrCl2 |
MDL Number | MFCD00010947 |
Synonym | Chromous chloride |
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.
Chemical Identifiers
10049-05-5 | |
CrCl2 | |
MFCD00010947 | |
Chromous chloride |
Specifications
824°C | |
CrCl2 | |
UN3260 | |
Chromous chloride | |
122.9 | |
Odorless | |
2.878 |
10049-05-5 | |
MFCD00010947 | |
14,2244 | |
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ether. | |
97% | |
Air and moisture sensitive | |
Chromium(II) chloride, anhydrous |
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
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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
- Chromium(II) chloride, anhydrous
Signal Word
- Warning
Hazard Category
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
Hazard Statement
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Chromic(II) chloride
RUO – Research Use Only