| CAS No.: | 20039-37-6 |
| Molecular Weight: | 376.2 g/mol |
| Chemical Formula | C10H12N2Cr2O7 |
Pyridinium dichromate (PDC) or Cornforth reagent is a pyridinium salt of dichromate with the chemical formula [C5H5NH]2[Cr2O7]. The Cornforth reagent is a strong oxidizing agent which can convert primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones respectively.
Specifications of Pyridinium Dichromate or Cornforth reagent:
CAS number: 20039-37-6
Molecular formula: 2(C5H5N)H2Cr2O7
Molecular weight: 376.21
Melting range: Between 147C and 153C
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Appearance: Orange to Brown Powder or Crystals.
Assay: Between 98.0% and 102.0%.
