Chromic chloride hexahydrate

Synonym(s):Chromic chloride hexahydrate;Chromium trichloride hexahydrate;Hexaaquachromium(III) chloride

CAS NO.：10060-12-5
Empirical Formula: Cl3CrH12O6
Molecular Weight: 266.45
MDL number: MFCD00149660
EINECS: 629-714-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-01 18:09:03

What is Chromic chloride hexahydrate?

Chemical properties

Chromic chloride hexahydrate is greenish-black to violet deliquescent crystals. soluble in water, ethanol, slightly soluble in acetone, insoluble in ether. It can be used as mordant, chromium additive, chromium reagent for trivalent chromium plating. It can also be used as raw material for the production of other chromium salts and chromium-containing pigments.

The Uses of Chromic chloride hexahydrate

Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate is used as an organic synthesis catalyst and as an additive to intravenous solutions.

The Uses of Chromic chloride hexahydrate

Chromium(III) chloride (CrCl3. 6H2O) hexahydrate can be used:
As a source of chromium(II), which is in turn used as a catalyst in iodovinylation of aldehydes (Takai reaction).
In the synthesis of chromium(III) complexes of tetradentate Schiff bases.
In the preparation of Cr(III)-fatty acid complexes which can further be used as a catalyst for the synthesis of 1-monoacyIgIyceroIs.
In combination with choline chloride as a deep eutectic solvent, which can be utilized as a catalyst for the esterification of formic and acetic acid with alcohols.

What are the applications of Application

Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate is a hexahydrate salt used for biochemical research

Properties of Chromic chloride hexahydrate

Melting point:	83 °C
Density	1.76 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
form	Powder/Solid
color	Reddish-violet
Specific Gravity	1.76
PH	2.0-3.0
Water Solubility	Soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in diethyl ether.
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
Merck	14,2222
Exposure limits	NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3; TWA 0.5 mg/m3
Stability:	Stable, but may be air-sensitive. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with lithium, nitrogen, strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	10060-12-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate (10060-12-5)

Safety information for Chromic chloride hexahydrate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H290:Corrosive to Metals H302:Acute toxicity,oral H317:Sensitisation, Skin H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.