Chromium (III) iodide by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as Chromium triiodide, this compound is an iodide salt of chromium. The reagent is available as a black powder which is poorly soluble in water. It has a melting point above 600 C. Chromium triiodide can be generated by the direct reaction of chromium metal with an excess of iodine at 500 C. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 13569-75-0 Quantity Provided: 100 gm per bottle Molecular formula: CrF3 Molecular weight: 108.99 Assay: Minimum 97 % Chromium (III) iodide has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.