Chromium hexacarbonyl

• CAT Number: M061183
• CAS Number: 13007-92-6
• Molecular Formula: C6CrO6
• Molecular Weight: 220.06
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: carbon monoxide;chromium
• InChI: InChI=1S/6CO.Cr/c6*1-2
• InChIKey: KOTQLLUQLXWWDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[Cr]

Chromium hexacarbonyl, with the chemical formula Cr(CO)6, is an inorganic compound where chromium is coordinated by six carbonyl (CO) groups. This colorless, volatile compound is notable for being one of the most prominent examples of a metal carbonyl. It is often used as a starting material in organometallic chemistry for synthesizing various chromium-containing complexes. Chromium hexacarbonyl is also studied for its potential applications in materials science, particularly in the deposition of chromium metal in thin film production.