Chromium(III) acetylacetonate
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| Chromium(III) acetylacetonate | |
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| IUPAC name | Chromium(III) acetylacetonate |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [21679-31-2] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C15H21CrO6 |
| Molar mass | 349.32 |
| Appearance | deep maroon |
| Melting point |
216 °C |
| Solubility in non-polar organic solvents | soluble |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Chromium(III) acetylacetonate is the chemical compound with the formula Cr(C5H7O2)3. This reddish coordination complex is used in NMR spectroscopy as a relaxation agent. Its significant paramagnetism and its solubility in nonpolar organic solvents recommend it for this application.
