Description

Tricarbonyl(Cycloheptatriene)Chromium is an organometallic complex featuring a cycloheptatriene ligand coordinated to a chromium tricarbonyl core. This compound is a valuable precursor and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and academic research sectors for developing novel synthetic methodologies and studying organometallic reaction mechanisms.

Application

• Precursor for the synthesis of other functionalized organochromium complexes.
• Catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic transformations, including cycloadditions and carbonylation reactions.
• Starting material in the preparation of thin films or materials via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques.
• Reagent in stoichiometric organic synthesis for the construction of complex molecular architectures.
• Model compound in academic and industrial research for studying metal-ligand bonding and reaction kinetics.
• Component in catalytic systems for polymer synthesis or fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricarbonyl(Cycloheptatriene)Chromium
CAS No.	12125-72-3
Molecular Formula	C10H8CrO3
Molecular Weight	228.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Chromium, tricarbonyl(η6-1,3,5-cycloheptatriene)-; (Cycloheptatriene)tricarbonylchromium; Tricarbonyl(η6-cycloheptatriene)chromium; Cycloheptatriene chromium tricarbonyl; Chromium tricarbonyl cycloheptatriene complex; (1,3,5-Cycloheptatriene)tricarbonylchromium(0)
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Quality Control

Our Tricarbonyl(Cycloheptatriene)Chromium is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, which may include NMR, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material is hygroscopic and easily oxidized; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, toluene, dichloromethane)

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