Bis(benzene)chromium(0)
ALDRICH/493651 - 97%
Synonym: Dibenzenechromium
CAS Number: 1271-54-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H12Cr
Molecular Weight: 208.22
EC Number: 215-042-7
MDL Number: MFCD00015485
Linear Formula: C12H12Cr
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 97% |
| InChI | 1S/2C6H6.Cr/c2*1-2-4-6-5- |
| InChI key | HVURSIGIEONDKB-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 260-265 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | core: chromium |
| reagent type: catalyst | |
| SMILES string | [Cr].c1ccccc1.c2ccccc2 |
| 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 |
| Packaging: | 1 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol | GHS02 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H228 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 |
| Hazard Codes | F |
| Risk Statements | 11 |
| Safety Statements | 16-33 |
| RIDADR | UN1325 - class 4.1 - PG 2 - Flammable solids, organic, n.o.s., H |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 97% |
| mp | 260-265 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12161600 |


