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Chromium(0) hexacarbonyl
PRICE INQUIRYCatalog Number
ACM13007926-2
Product Name
Chromium(0) hexacarbonyl
Structure
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CAS
13007-92-6
Synonyms
Chromium(0) hexacarbonyl,
Chromiumhexacarbonyl,
Hexacarbonylchromium(0)
Chromiumhexacarbonyl,
Hexacarbonylchromium(0)
IUPAC Name
carbon monoxide;chromium;
Molecular Weight
220.06
Molecular Formula
Cr(CO)6
Canonical SMILES
[Cr].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+]
InChI
1S/6CO.Cr/c6*1-2;,KOTQLLUQLXWWDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI Key
KOTQLLUQLXWWDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point
>150 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Density
1.77 at 64 ° F (NTP, 1992);
Solubility
less than 1 mg/mL at 68° F (NTP, 1992);
Storage
Store below +30°C.
Complexity
10
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
7
EC Number
235-852-4
Exact Mass
219.91g/mol
H-Bond Acceptor
6
Heavy Atom Count
13
MDL Number
MFCD00010945
Monoisotopic Mass
219.91g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area
6A^2
UNII
920F3EJX2P
UN Number
3281
Vapor Pressure
1 mmHg ( 36 °C)
Application
Chromium(0) hexacarbonyl serves multiple significant purposes, most notably as a volatile, air-stable precursor for Chromium(0). It is extensively utilized in thin film deposition techniques such as Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), where thin films can be produced at room temperature and low pressure using laser CVD. Additionally, chromium hexacarbonyl is employed as a catalyst in the polymerization and isomerization of olefins and as an additive in gasoline to increase the octane number. The compound also plays a vital role in preparing chromous oxide and is a reagent for synthesizing Fischer carbenes and arenechromium complexes. Despite its many uses, chromium hexacarbonyl is a white crystalline or granular solid that sublimes at room temperature, burns with a luminous flame, and is insoluble in water. Caution is advised due to its reactive nature, especially with chlorine, fuming nitric acid, and oxidizing agents, as it decomposes violently at 410°F.
January 2, 2025
High-Quality Chromium(0) Hexacarbonyl for Reliable Research
Using Alfa Chemistry's Chromium(0) hexacarbonyl simplifies thin film deposition and catalyst research. The substance's stability ensures consistent results in olefin polymerization processes. A dependable reagent in advanced scientific studies.
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