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Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate
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ACM10060125-2
Product Name
Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate
Structure
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CAS
10060-12-5
Synonyms
Chromium trichloride (III), hexahydrate
IUPAC Name
Trichlorochromium;hexahydrate
Molecular Weight
266.44
Molecular Formula
CrCl3¿ 6H₂O;Cl3CrH12O6;
Canonical SMILES
O.O.O.O.O.O.Cl[Cr](Cl)Cl
InChI
InChI=1S/3ClH.Cr.6H₂O/h3*1H;6*1H2/q;+3;/p-3
InChI Key
LJAOOBNHPFKCDR-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Melting Point
83 °C
Purity
99%+
Density
1.76 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol, insoluble in diethyl ether
Appearance
Reddish-violet powder
Storage
Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
Complexity
8
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
7
Exact Mass
264.910451
H-Bond Acceptor
6
H-Bond Donor
6
Heavy Atom Count
10
ICSC Number
1532
Monoisotopic Mass
264.910451
RTECS Number
GB5450000
Topological Polar Surface Area
6 Ų
Application
Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate, characterized by its greenish-black to violet deliquescent crystals, serves a multifaceted role across various industries and scientific applications. Soluble in water and ethanol, this compound is employed as a mordant and a chromium additive, as well as a reagent for trivalent chromium plating. Its versatility extends to functioning as a raw material in the production of other chromium salts and pigments. Additionally, it acts as a catalyst in organic synthesis and as an additive in intravenous solutions. In specialized chemical reactions, it serves as a source of chromium(II) for catalysts in the iodovinylation of aldehydes and facilitates the synthesis of chromium(III) complexes with tetradentate Schiff bases, as well as Cr(III)-fatty acid complexes for advanced compound formulations. Furthermore, when combined with choline chloride as a deep eutectic solvent, it catalyzes the esterification of formic and acetic acid with alcohols, illustrating its broad utility in chemical synthesis and industrial processes.
February 7, 2025
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Using Alfa Chemistry's Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate has been essential in my research. Its role as a catalyst in iodovinylation simplified my experiments. Reliable solubility and performance enhanced the synthesis process seamlessly. Highly recommend for lab use.
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