CAS 10060-12-5 Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate

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

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

Exact Mass

264.910451

H-Bond Acceptor

H-Bond Donor

Heavy Atom Count

ICSC Number

1532

Monoisotopic Mass

264.910451

RTECS Number

GB5450000

Topological Polar Surface Area

6 Å²

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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