Chromium chloride by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as chromic chloride, this compound is a chloride salt of chromium. The reagent is available as a dark green powder which is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 83C and a boiling point of 1,300 C. Chromium chloride can be generated from the treatment of chromate with hydrochloric acid and methanol. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 10060-12-5 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: Cl3Cr.6H2O Molecular weight: 266.45 Assay: Minimum 96 % Chromium chloride has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Chromium chloride is used as a catalyst and as precursor to dyes for wool. It is also a precursor to many organochromium compounds such as bis(benzene)chromium. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.