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Benzene-chromium(0) tricarbonyl (CAS 12082-08-5)

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Alternate Names:
Benzene chromium tricarbonyl; (Benzene)tricarbonylchromium
CAS Number:
12082-08-5
Molecular Weight:
214.14
Molecular Formula:
C9H6CrO3
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Benzene-chromium(0) tricarbonyl (BCT) represents a coordination compound that features a distinctive threefold carbon monoxide (CO) ligand bound to chromium. Notably, it serves as a catalyst in organic synthesis, facilitating a diverse range of reactions, including the Heck reaction. In the field of biochemistry, Benzene-chromium(0) tricarbonyl serves as a probe for investigating the structure and functionality of enzymes. Benzene-chromium(0) tricarbonyl is utilized in catalytic processes as a precursor to other compounds based on chromium. The role of (benzene)chromium tricarbonyl as a Lewis acid is of particular significance. As a Lewis acid, Benzene-chromium(0) tricarbonyl has the ability to accept electrons from other molecules. This attribute grants it the capacity to function as a catalyst in a multitude of reactions, as well as engage in interactions with other molecules in various ways.


Benzene-chromium(0) tricarbonyl (CAS 12082-08-5) References

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  2. Vibrational spectra of benzene chromium tricarbonyl and its mesityl analogue: a study by neutron spectroscopy.  |  Tomkinson, J. and Parker, SF. 2010. J Phys Chem A. 114: 12605-12. PMID: 21077598
  3. Monitoring equilibrium reaction dynamics of a nearly barrierless molecular rotor using ultrafast vibrational echoes.  |  Nilsen, IA., et al. 2014. J Chem Phys. 141: 134313. PMID: 25296812
  4. Dissociative electron attachment to coordination complexes of chromium: chromium(0) hexacarbonyl and benzene-chromium(0) tricarbonyl.  |  Kopyra, J., et al. 2017. Beilstein J Nanotechnol. 8: 2257-2263. PMID: 29423353

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Benzene-chromium(0) tricarbonyl, 1 g

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1 g
$157.00