Description

Chromium(III) Acetate Hexahydrate is a versatile coordination compound widely used as a precursor for chromium-based catalysts and materials. Its high purity and consistent quality are critical for ensuring reproducibility in advanced chemical synthesis and industrial processes. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the chemical, textile, and specialty materials sectors.

Application

• Precursor for the synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts used in organic transformations.
• Mordant in textile dyeing and printing processes.
• Starting material for the preparation of chromium oxide and other functional ceramic materials.
• Component in wood preservative formulations.
• Used in tanning and leather processing applications.
• Research and development of coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Additive in corrosion inhibition studies and formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chromium(III) Acetate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	66851-10-3
Molecular Formula	Cr(CH3COO)3·6H2O or C6H27CrO15
Molecular Weight	337.22 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 229.13 g/mol)
Synonyms	Chromium Triacetate Hexahydrate; Chromic Acetate Hexahydrate; Tris(acetato)chromium Hexahydrate; Chromium(3+) Acetate Hexahydrate; Chromium Acetate Basic Hexahydrate; Chromium(III) Ethanoate Hexahydrate; Acetic Acid, Chromium(3+) Salt, Hexahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Chromium(III) Acetate Hexahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of moisture from the air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to blue-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cr3+ by Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	30.0 - 33.0 %

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