10031-25-1 | Chromium bromide (CrBr3)

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
250mg	99%	2 weeks	$227.00	$159.00
1g	99%	2 weeks	$358.00	$250.00
5g	99%	2 weeks	$929.00	$650.00
25g	99%	2 weeks	$1,488.00	$1,042.00
100g	99%	2 weeks	$2,097.00	$1,468.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AA01836
• Chemical Name: Chromium bromide (CrBr3)
• CAS Number: 10031-25-1
• Molecular Formula: Br3Cr
• Molecular Weight: 291.7081
• MDL Number: MFCD00016036
• SMILES: Br[Cr](Br)Br

Upstream Synthesis Route

Chromium bromide (CrBr3) is a versatile chemical reagent commonly used in organic synthesis due to its unique properties. As a powerful Lewis acid, CrBr3 is particularly valued for its ability to catalyze a variety of organic reactions, including Friedel-Crafts acylations and alkylations. In addition, it is an effective catalyst in the activation of carbonyl compounds, enabling key transformations in carbonyl chemistry.Furthermore, Chromium bromide is a key component in the renowned Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi reaction, a vital carbon-carbon bond-forming reaction used in the synthesis of complex natural products and pharmaceuticals. Its high reactivity and selectivity make it an indispensable tool for chemists seeking to streamline and optimize their synthetic routes.