Chromium(III) acetylacetonate

ALDRICH/202231 - 97%

Synonym: Chromium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate; Cr(acac)₃

CAS Number: 21679-31-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₅H₂₁CrO₆
Molecular Weight: 349.32
EC Number: 244-526-0
MDL Number: MFCD00000015
Linear Formula: Cr(C₅H₇O₂)₃
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-202231-5G	5 g	$40.00 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-202231-100G	100 g	$69.70 1/EA	Add To Favorites

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Properties
Descriptions
Safety Info.
Basic Data

assay	97%
bp	340 °C (lit.)
form	solid
InChI	1S/3C5H8O2.Cr/c31-4(6)3-5(2)7;/h33,6H,1-2H3;/q;;;+3/p-3/b3*4-3-;
InChI key	JWORPXLMBPOPPU-LNTINUHCSA-K
mp	210 °C (lit.)
Quality Level	200
reaction suitability	core: chromium
SMILES string	CC(=O)C=C(C)O[Cr](OC(C)=C/C(C)=O)OC(C)=C/C(C)=O

Analysis Note:	Used to modify the surface properties of solid polyurethanes formed in its presence.
Application:	Chromium(III) acetylacetonate can be used as: • A precursor for the synthesis of chromium oxide (Cr₂O₃) nanoparticles, which are utilized in magnetic, catalytic, and electrochemical devices • A molecular precursor in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and sol-gel processes to fabricate chromium-containing thin films for electrochromic and energy storage applications • A catalyst or catalyst precursor in selective oxidation and polymerization reactions, enabling efficient and sustainable organic transformations
General description:	Chromium(III) acetylacetonate (Cr(acac)₃) is a high-purity (≥97%) coordination complex that appears as a purple to very dark purple powder or in chunk form. It is a stable, air-insensitive compound, soluble in non-polar organic solvents. Its high thermal stability and well-defined molecular structure make it an excellent precursor for synthesizing advanced materials. Cr(acac)₃ is especially valued for applications in catalysis, thin film deposition, and as a molecular probe in spectroscopic studies.
Packaging:	5, 100 g in poly bottle

Hazard Codes	Xi
Risk Statements	36/37/38
Safety Statements	22-26-36
RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	WGK 2
Flash Point(F)	Not applicable
Flash Point(C)	Not applicable

Purity	97%
bp	340 °C (lit.)
mp	210 °C (lit.)
UNSPSC	12352103

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