Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate, Puratronic™, 99.998% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 10060-12-5 | Cl3CrH12O6 | 266.44 g/mol

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

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10060-12-5
• Molecular Formula: Cl3CrH12O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 266.44
• MDL Number: MFCD00149660
• InChI Key: LJAOOBNHPFKCDR-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: chromium iii chloride hexahydrate, chromic chloride hexahydrate, hexaaquachromium chloride, chromium trichloride hexahydrate, trichlorochromium hexahydrate, chromium chloride hexahydrate, hexaaquachromium iii chloride, chrom iii-chlorid, chromium 3+ chloride hexahydrate, chlorid chromity hexahydrat czech
• PubChem CID: 104957
• ChEBI: CHEBI:53442
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cr+3]

• Melting Point: 83°C
• Color: Green
• Physical Form: Crystalline Aggregates
• Quantity: 5 g
• Linear Formula: CrCl₃·6H₂O
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,2222
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in diethyl ether.
• IUPAC Name: chromium(3+) hexahydrate trichloride
• Formula Weight: 266.45 (158.35 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.998%
• Grade: Puratronic™
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 1.835 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H290-H302-H317
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H334-H314-H318-H302-H317 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P234-P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280g-P301+P312-P302+P352-P330-P333+P313-P363-P390-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	233-038-3
RTECSNumber	GB5450000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only