chromyl chloride


chromyl chloride

[′krō·məl ′klȯr‚īd] (inorganic chemistry) CrO2Cl2 A dark-red, toxic, fuming liquid that boils at 116°C; reacts with water to form chromic acid; used to make dyes and chromium complexes. Also known as chlorochromic anhydride; chromium oxychloride.