12129-29-2

Basic information

• Product Name: O-XYLENE CHROMIUM TRICARBONYL
• Synonyms: Chromium,tricarbonyl[(1,2,3,4,5,6-eta6)-1,2-dimethylbenzene]-;O-XYLENE CHROMIUM TRICARBONYL;Chromium,tricarbonyl[(1,2,3,4,5,6-eta)-1,2-dimethylbenzene]-
• CAS NO: 12129-29-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₀CrO₃
• Molecular Weight: 242.19
• Mol File: 12129-29-2.mol
• Article Data: 6

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: O-XYLENE CHROMIUM TRICARBONYL(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: O-XYLENE CHROMIUM TRICARBONYL(12129-29-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: O-XYLENE CHROMIUM TRICARBONYL(12129-29-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 12129-29-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

O-Xylene chromium tricarbonyl is a chemical compound composed of a chromium atom bonded to three carbon monoxide molecules and one o-xylene molecule. It is a potent carcinogen with significant health risks, including respiratory irritation, organ damage, and potential mutagenic and genotoxic effects. Due to its hazardous nature, exposure to o-xylene chromium tricarbonyl should be strictly controlled, and proper safety measures should be taken to prevent inhalation or skin contact. O-XYLENE CHROMIUM TRICARBONYL is classified as a hazardous substance and should be handled with extreme caution in industrial and laboratory settings.

Uses

Used in Organic Synthesis:
O-Xylene chromium tricarbonyl is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis for the production of plasticizers and synthetic resins. Its catalytic properties enable efficient and selective reactions, making it a valuable component in the synthesis of various organic compounds.
Used in Chemical Industry:
In the chemical industry, o-xylene chromium tricarbonyl is utilized as a catalyst to facilitate the production of plasticizers and synthetic resins. These materials are essential components in the manufacturing of various plastic products, coatings, and adhesives, contributing to the versatility and functionality of these materials.

InChI:InChI=1/C8H10.3CHO.Cr/c1-7-5-3-4-6-8(7)2;3*1-2;/h3-6H,1-2H3;3*2H;/rC11H13CrO3/c1-10-8-6-7-9-11(10,2)12(6,7,8,9,10,3-13,4-14)5-15/h6-9,13-15H,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 95-47-6 o-xylene 
• 199620-14-9 chromium⁽⁰⁾ hexacarbonyl 
• 12116-45-9 (benzyl alcohol)tricarbonylchromium⁽⁰⁾ 
• 110-18-9 N,N,N,N,-tetramethylethylenediamine 
• 917-54-4 methyllithium 
• 53011-74-8 <6>-paracyclophane 
• 5259-72-3 cyclo-octa-1,5-diene 

Downstream Products

• 1245714-87-7 Cr(CO)3(η6-C6H4(CH2C6H3(CH3)2)2) 
• 1245714-89-9 Cr(CO)3(η6-C6H4(CH2C6H4N(CH3)2)(CH(C6H4N(CH3)2)2) 
• 1245714-88-8 Cr(CO)3(η6-C6H4(CH3)(CH(C6H4N(CH3)2)2) 
• 81869-43-4 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethanedicarbonyl-η6-(o-xylene)chromium 
• 92204-76-7 (η6-1,2-C6H4Me2)dicarbonyl(triphenylphosphine)chromium(0) 
• 199620-14-9 chromium⁽⁰⁾ hexacarbonyl 

Relevant articles and documents

A simple route to (η6-arene)tricarbonylchromium complexes and a systematic study of different catalysts for complexation of arenes with Cr(CO)6

A systematic investigation was made of the catalytic effect of different substances on complexation of toluene with Cr(CO)6. 1-3 molar equivalents of butyl acetate in refluxing decalin was found to be the best catalyst, providing that the complexation was carried out in a special apparatus described earlier.Comparable yields were obtained also in butyl acetate as a solvent, but the reaction time was more than doubled.The utility of the method was verified by complexation of 7 different benzene derivatives.

Regioselective Nucleophilic Additions to Tricarbonyl(η6-arene)chromium(0) complexes: Electronic versus Chelation Control

Regioselective addition of t-butyl-lithium to tricarbonyl(η6-benzyl alcohol)chromium(0) proceeds to give tricarbonyl(η6-5-methylene-6-exo-t-butylcyclohexa-1,3-diene)chromium(0), which can be isomerised to tricarbonyl(η6-o-