PCC

(Pyridinium Chlorochromate)

General Information:

Structure:

CAS Number: 26299-14-9

Molecular Weight: 215.56 g/mol

Appearance: Red/orange solid

Melting Point: 205-208 C

Common Uses:

Reagent for the oxidation of alcohols to ketones

Procedure excerpt:

To a solution of the SM (1.055 g, 3.23 mmol) in DCM was added PCC (0.915 g, 4.20 mmol) and celite (1.96 g). The reaction mixture was stirred at RT . . .

[full procedure]

Safety:

Pyridinium chlorochromate is toxic.

References:

1) UK Pat App GB2463151A, page 133

2) Wikipedia: Pyridinium chlorochromate (link)

3) www.sigmaaldrich.com: Pyridinium chlorochromate (link)