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Chromium(II) chloride, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Chromium(II) chloride is used in the condensation of aldehydes with trisubstituted chloroalkenes as well as in the synthesis of a highly active precatalyst for ethylene oligimerization. Further uses of chromium(II) chloride include the conversion of terminal olefins into trans-iodocyclopropanes (in conjunction with iodoform and tetraethyl ethylenediamine) with excellent results; generating bis(indenyl)chromium dimers and other various related products.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 824°C |
Color | Gray |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 1 g |
Linear Formula | CrCl2 |
UN Number | UN3260 |
Merck Index | 14,2244 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ether. |
Formula Weight | 122.9 |
Percent Purity | 99.9% |
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Safety and Handling
- Chromium(II) chloride, anhydrous
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- 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.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Chromic(II) chloride
RUO – Research Use Only
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