Chromium(III) Chloride Hexahydrate

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SKU:: 444515
Molecular Weight:: 266.45
Purity:: ≥98%
Storage Conditions:: RT
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 10060-12-5
Format:: Dark blue to dark green solid
Extra Details:: Chromium(III) chloride is used as the precursor to many organochromium compounds. Phosphine complexes derived from CrCl3 catalyse the trimerization of ethylene to 1-hexene. Synonyms: Chromium chloride hexahydrate; Chromic chloride hexahydrate; Chromium chloride hexahydrate; Chromium trichloride hexahydrate; Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate; Hexaaquachromium chloride; Hexaaquachromium(III) chloride CAS No: 10060-12-5 Anhydrous: 10025-73-7 Molecular Formula: CrCl3•6H2O Molecular Weight: 266.45 Appearance: Dark blue to dark green solid Purity: ≥98% Melting Point: ~83°C Solubility: Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly) Slightly soluble in acetone. Soluble in water, alcohol. Insoluble in ether Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with lithium, nitrogen and strong oxidizing agents.