Chromium(II) chloride, anhydrous, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11333486	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L14342.06	5 g
11343486	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L14342.14	25 g
11353486	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L14342.22	100 g

Description

Chromium(II) chloride is used as a precursor to other inorganic and organometallic chromium complexes. It is a reagent in the Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi reaction. It is also used in the Takai olefination to prepare vinyl iodides from aldehydes in the presence of iodoform.

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.

Applications
Chromium(II) chloride is used as a precursor to other inorganic and organometallic chromium complexes. It is a reagent in the Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi reaction. It is also used in the Takai olefination to prepare vinyl iodides from aldehydes in the presence of iodoform.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, water and active metals.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10049-05-5
• Molecular Formula: CrCl₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00010947
• Synonym: Chromous chloride

Specifications

• Melting Point: 824°C
• Molecular Formula: CrCl₂
• UN Number: UN3260
• Synonym: Chromous chloride
• Formula Weight: 122.9
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 2.878

• CAS: 10049-05-5
• MDL Number: MFCD00010947
• Merck Index: 14,2244
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ether.
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Chemical Name or Material: Chromium(II) chloride, anhydrous

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H314-H318-H302
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.

P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c

H302-H315-H319-H335

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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 : Chromic(II) chloride

RUO – Research Use Only