Description

(Toluene)Tricarbonylchromium is an organometallic complex where a toluene molecule is coordinated to a chromium tricarbonyl moiety. This compound matters as a versatile reagent and precursor in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly for its role in modifying aromatic systems and serving as a source of stabilized chromium(0) fragments. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications ranging from catalysis to the synthesis of novel organometallic frameworks.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a source of reactive chromium species in homogeneous catalysis for organic transformations.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in the functionalization and modification of arenes via coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of thin films, surface coatings, and novel organometallic polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a building block in the synthesis of complex molecules for drug discovery programs.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for studying bonding, structure, and reactivity in organometallic chemistry.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare modified ligands for transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Toluene)Tricarbonylchromium
CAS No.	12083-24-8
Molecular Formula	C10H10CrO3
Molecular Weight	230.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Chromium, tricarbonyl(η6-methylbenzene)-; (η6-Toluene)tricarbonylchromium(0); Toluene chromium tricarbonyl; Tricarbonyl(η6-toluene)chromium; Arene chromium tricarbonyl complex; Methylbenzene chromium tricarbonyl; (Methylbenzene)tricarbonylchromium
EINECS	235-155-1

Quality Control

Our (Toluene)Tricarbonylchromium is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including NMR, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant specifications is provided with each shipment to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to minimize exposure to air and humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	81 - 85 °C
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.