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Sigma-Aldrich

Bis(benzene)chromium(0)

97%

Synonym(s):

Dibenzenechromium

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H12Cr
CAS Number:
1271-54-1
Molecular Weight:
208.22
EC Number:
215-042-7
MDL number:
MFCD00015485
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
24872850
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

reaction suitability

core: chromium
reagent type: catalyst

mp

260-265 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Cr].c1ccccc1.c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/2C6H6.Cr/c2*1-2-4-6-5-3-1;/h2*1-6H;

InChI key

HVURSIGIEONDKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Catalyst for:
  • Olefin hydrogenation
  • Electron transfer chain catalysis mechanism

  • Pre-catalyst for the hydrosilation of ketones and aldehydes, for the dehydrocoupling of triphenylsilane with primary alcohols

Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H228

Precautionary Statements

P210

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Sol. 1

Storage Class Code

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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