Compound Q&A
How is chromium hexacarbonyl (CAS: 13007-92-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
Chromium hexacarbonyl is typically synthesized by treating chromium(III) oxide or chromium metal with excess carbon monoxide at high temperatures (around 400°C). This process involves the reduction of chromium to chromium carbonyl complexes and further decomposition to form the hexacarbonyl compound.
About
CAS No
13007-92-6
English Name
?hromium hexacarbonyl
Molecular Formula
C6CrO6
Molecular Weight
64.01 g/mol
SMILES
[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[Cr]
InChIKey
ISQUTRHWLNGUBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19
