Chemical Properties
dark green fine crystalline powder
Uses
Tris(acetonitrile)chromium tricarbonyl is used as a catalyst for thermal transformation of poly(methylsilene) to SiC ceramics via crosslinking reactions Catalyst for reduction of nitrobenzenes and nitrosobenzenes.
Synthesis Reference(s)
1.Tate, D. P.; Knipple, W. R.; Augl, J. M. IC 1962, 1, 433.
Synthesis
Tris(acetonitrile)chromium tricarbonyl is synthesized by refluxing Hexacarbonylchromium in Acetonitrile in an inert atmosphere. Removal of solvent under an inert atmosphere yields tris(acetonitrile)tricarbonylchromium.
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Purification Methods
Tris(acetonitrile)chromium tricarbonyl is obtained in the above preparation is typically used without further purification.
Precautions
Tris(acetonitrile)chromium tricarbonyl is air and thermally sensitive; pyrophoric. Use in a fume hood.
