Basic information
- Name:
Chromic chloride hexahydrate
- CAS No.:
10060-12-5
- Molecular Structure:
- Formula:
- CrCl3.6(H2O)
- Molecular Weight:
- 266.45
- Synonyms:
- Chromiumchloride (CrCl3), hexahydrate (8CI,9CI);Chromiumchloride hexahydrate;Chromium trichloride hexahydrate;Chromium(III) chloridehexahydrate;Hexaaquachromium chloride;Hexaaquachromium(III) chloride;Chromium(Ⅲ)chloride hexahydrate;Chromium chloride(CrCl3), hydrate (1:6);
- EINECS:
- 233-038-3
- Density:
- 1.76 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- 83 °C
- Boiling Point:
- 100 °C at 760 mmHg
- Appearance:
- Green crystalline powder
- Hazard Symbols:
Xn- Risk Codes:
- 22-36/37/38
- Safety Description:
- 24/25 Details
- Transport Information:
- UN 3260
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Chemistry
Molecular Structure of Chromic chloride hexahydrate (CAS No.10060-12-5):
Molecular Formula: CrCl3.6(H2O)
Molecular Weight: 266.45
IUPAC Name: Trichlorochromium hexahydrate
CAS No: 10060-12-5
EINECS: 233-038-3
H bond acceptors: 1
H bond donors: 2
Freely Rotating Bonds: 0
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 40.65 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 100 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 24.5 mmHg at 25°C
Appearance: Greenish-black to violet crystals
Stability: Stable, but may be air-sensitive. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with lithium, nitrogen, strong oxidizing agents
Classification Code: Mutation data;Reproductive Effect;Supplement [trace mineral]
Product Categories: Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry;Chemical Synthesis;Chromium
Uses
Chromic chloride hexahydrate (10060-12-5) has many uses,as flowing:
1. It can be used as mordant in Printing and dyeing industry .
2. It can be used in the production of other chromium salts in Chemical industry.
3. It is good for the manufacture of a variety of chromium-containing pigment in Paint industry.
4. It used for the manufacture of chromium-containing catalyst in Organic synthesis.
Production
4Na2Cr2O7+16H2SO4+C8H12O6→4Cr2(SO4)3+4Na2SO4+22H2O+6CO2↑
Cr2(SO4)3+3Na2CO3→Cr2(CO3)3+3Na2SO4
Cr2(CO3)3+6HCl→2CrCl3+3H2O+3CO2↑
Toxicity Data With Reference
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| frog | LDLo | intravenous | 374mg/kg (374mg/kg) | Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 62, Pg. 330, 1939. | |
| mouse | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 285mg/kg (285mg/kg) | Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 63, Pg. 461, 1982. | |
| mouse | LDLo | intravenous | 1602mg/kg (1602mg/kg) | Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 62, Pg. 330, 1939. | |
| rabbit | LDLo | intravenous | 576mg/kg (576mg/kg) | Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 62, Pg. 330, 1939. | |
| rat | LD50 | oral | 1790mg/kg (1790mg/kg) | Personal Communication from J.V. Marhold, VUOS, 539-18, Pardubice, Czechoslavakia, Mar. 29, 1977Vol. 29MAR1977 |
Safety Profile
Safety Information of Chromic chloride hexahydrate (CAS No.10060-12-5):
Hazard Codes: 
Xn
Risk Statements: 22-36/37/38
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 24/25
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
RIDADR: UN3260
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: GB5450000
HazardClass: 8
PackingGroup: III
Specification
Chromic chloride hexahydrate (CAS No.10060-12-5), it also can be called Chlorid chromity hexahydrat [Czech] ; Chromic chloride ; Chromic chloride in plastic container ; Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate .