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Chromium(II) chloride, anhydrous, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11333486
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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
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.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 10049-05-5
Molecular Formula CrCl2
MDL Number MFCD00010947
Synonym Chromous chloride

Specifications

Melting Point 824°C
Quantity 5 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
Chemical Name or Material Chromium(II) chloride, anhydrous
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 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

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