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Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate
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Synonym(s):
Chromic chloride hexahydrate, Chromium trichloride hexahydrate, Hexaaquachromium(III) chloride, Trichlorochromium hexahydrate
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Linear Formula:
CrCl3 · 6H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
266.45
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Quality Segment
pH
2.4-2.6 (20 °C, 50-53 g/L in H2O)
mp
81 °C
density
1.76 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].Cl[Cr](Cl)Cl
InChI
1S/3ClH.Cr.6H2O/h3*1H;;6*1H2/q;;;+3;;;;;;/p-3
InChI key
LJAOOBNHPFKCDR-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Application
Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate can be used as a:
- Source of Cr(II) in the Takai reaction.
- Component of the deep eutectic solvent applicable as a catalyst in the esterification of carboxylic acids with alcohols.
- Precursor to prepare metal-oxide-doped amorphous titanium oxides, which are used as catalysts in the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene.
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Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Sens. 1B
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
Flash Point (°F)
does not flash
Flash Point (°C)
does not flash
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