Chemical Properties
dark green to black crystals or crystalline powder
Uses
Catalyst for:
- Olefin hydrogenation
- Electron transfer chain catalysis mechanism
- Pre-catalyst for the hydrosilation of ketones and aldehydes, for the dehydrocoupling of triphenylsilane with primary alcohols
reaction suitability
core: chromium
reagent type: catalyst
Safety Profile
Poison by intravenous route.When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cr.
Purification Methods
Dibenzenechromium is sublimed at 160 °C in vacuo.
Precautions
Dibenzenechromium is air sensitive.
