Description

 

Parameter DetailsC13H12N4S
Chemical Name Pyridinium Chlorochromate (PCC)
CAS Number 26299-14-9
Chemical Formula C5H6ClCrNO3
Molecular Weight 215.56 g/mol
Appearance Orange to reddish crystalline powder
Solubility Soluble in water and polar organic solvents like acetone
Melting Point 205–210 °C (decomposes)
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling

Most Common Uses :

  • Used as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis.
  • Commonly employed in the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones.
  •  Applied in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis.

Storage Reccomendation :

  • Store in a tightly closed container, in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from organic materials and reducing agents.

Hazards :

  •  Toxic and harmful if inhaled, ingested, or in contact with skin.
  • Strong oxidizer; may cause fire in contact with organic materials.
  •  Handle with gloves, safety goggles, and in a fume hood.

Other Information :

    • Selective oxidant that avoids over-oxidation of alcohols to carboxylic acids.
    •  Frequently used in synthetic organic chemistry for mild oxidation reactions.