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755753

Sigma-Aldrich

Chromium(0) hexacarbonyl

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Synonym(s):

Chromium(0) hexacarbonyl, Chromiumhexacarbonyl, Hexacarbonylchromium(0)

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Linear Formula:
Cr(CO)6
CAS Number:
13007-92-6
Molecular Weight:
220.06
EC Number:
235-852-4
MDL number:
MFCD00010945
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
329766138

vapor density

7.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 36 °C)

form

powder, crystals or chunks

reaction suitability

core: chromium

mp

>150 °C (dec.) (lit.)

density

1.77 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Cr].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+]

InChI

1S/6CO.Cr/c6*1-2;

InChI key

KOTQLLUQLXWWDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Chromiumhexacarbonyl is a volatile; air stable precursor of Chromium(0); widely used for thin film deposition - ALD and CVD. The thin films can be grown at room temperature and low pressure by laser CVD .

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

755753-BULK:
755753-VAR:
755753-25G:

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Lot/Batch Number
MKBL3548V

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