Pyridinium Chlorochromate (PCC) is an orange-colored oxidizing reagent widely used in organic chemistry. It is known for selectively oxidizing primary alcohols to aldehydes without over-oxidation to carboxylic acids.
| CAS Number | 26299-14-9 |
| Chemical Formula | C5H6ClCrNO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 215.56 g/mol |
| Appearance | Bright orange to orange-red crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 205 °C |
| Purity | ≥ 98.0% |
| Solubility |
Soluble in Dichloromethane (DCM), Acetone, and Acetonitrile. Commonly used as a suspension in DCM. |
| Safety Information |
Highly toxic, carcinogenic, and strong oxidizing agent. Classified as hazardous heavy metal waste. |
| Packing |
25 Kg or 50 Kg drums (standard for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing) |
| Synonyms |
PCC, Corey–Suggs Reagent, Pyridinium monochlorotrioxochromate (VI), Chlorochromic acid, pyridinium salt, Pyridinium chlorotrioxochromate |
| Uses |
Used as a mild and selective oxidizing agent in organic synthesis, especially for converting primary alcohols to aldehydes without further oxidation. |
