Pyridinium dichromate
CAS Number20039-37-6
FormulaC10H10N2 · H2Cr2O7
Mol. Weight376.20 g/mol
Pyridinium dichromate
What is Pyridinium dichromate?
Pyridinium dichromate is a chemical compound with CAS number 20039-37-6 and molecular formula C10H10N2 · H2Cr2O7. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Oxidizing agent for conversion of primary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones,1 acetals to esters,2 and didehydroketones to enones3 in the presence of tert-butyl hydroperoxide (cat. no. 213128).
Specifications
Molecular Weight
376.20 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS03
GHS05
GHS08
GHS09Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H228-H272-H314-H350i-H410
Precautionary Statements
P201-P210-P220-P273-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Melting Point
152-153 °C(lit.)
EC Number
243-478-8
WGK Germany
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