| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
TRIS(ACETONITRILE)CHROMIUM TRICARBONYL | [CAS]
16800-46-7 | [Synonyms]
TRIS(ACETONITRILE)TRICARBONYLCHROMIUM
TRIS(ACETONITRILE)CHROMIUM TRICARBONYL
tris(acetonitrile)tricarbonylchromium(0) | [Molecular Formula]
C9H9CrN3O3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00800576 | [MOL File]
16800-46-7.mol | [Molecular Weight]
259.18 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
dark green fine crystalline powder | [Uses]
Catalyst for thermal transformation of poly(methylsilene) to SiC ceramics via crosslinking reactions Catalyst for reduction of nitrobenzenes and nitrosobenzenes. | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
1.Tate, D. P.; Knipple, W. R.; Augl, J. M. IC 1962, 1, 433.
| [Synthesis]
Tris(acetonitrile)chromium tricarbonyl is synthesized by refluxing Hexacarbonylchromium in Acetonitrile in an inert atmosphere. Removal of solvent under an inert atmosphere yields tris(acetonitrile)tricarbonylchromium.1
| [Purification Methods]
Tris(acetonitrile)chromium tricarbonyl is obtained in the above preparation is typically used without further purification.
| [Precautions]
Tris(acetonitrile)chromium tricarbonyl is air and thermally sensitive; pyrophoric. Use in a fume hood.
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