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Chromium(II) chloride, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 15472887
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5 g
25 g

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.

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 10049-05-5
MDL Number MFCD00010947
Synonym Chromous chloride

Specifications

Melting Point 824°C
Color Gray
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 5 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%
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Air and moisture sensitive
Density 2.878 g/mL
Assay (metals basis)
Chemical Name or Material Chromium(II) chloride
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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 : Chromium(II) chloride, anhydrous

RUO – Research Use Only

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