Description

p-Xylene Chromium Tricarbonyl is an organometallic complex where chromium tricarbonyl is coordinated to a p-xylene ligand. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and catalyst precursor in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel compounds and catalytic processes.

Application

• As a catalyst precursor in selective organic transformations, including hydrogenation and polymerization reactions.
• As a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organochromium compounds for research and development.
• In materials science for the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or surface coatings.
• In academic and industrial research for studying organometallic reaction mechanisms and bonding.
• As a potential reagent for vapor deposition processes in thin-film technology.
• For the functionalization of aromatic systems in fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Xylene Chromium Tricarbonyl
CAS No.	12129-27-0
Molecular Formula	C11H10CrO3
Molecular Weight	242.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(p-Xylene)tricarbonylchromium(0); Chromium, tricarbonyl(η6-1,4-dimethylbenzene)-; (η6-p-Xylene)tricarbonylchromium; 1,4-Dimethylbenzene chromium tricarbonyl; p-Xylene chromium carbonyl; Arene chromium tricarbonyl complex; Chromium(0) p-xylene tricarbonyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our p-Xylene Chromium Tricarbonyl is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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