Nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate is a hydrated nickel salt. Its crystals were monoclinic and structure was investigated by X-ray single crystal method.
Molecular Formula: Cl2Ni · 6H2O
Molecular Weight: 237.69
Linear Structural Formula: NiCl2 · 6H2O
MDL Number: MFCD00149809
Purity: >=98%
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate may be employed as a catalyst in the high yield synthesis of tetra-substituted pyrrole derivatives. It may be used for the conversion of tetrahydropyranyl (THP) and tert-butyldimethylsilyl (TBS) ethers to the corresponding hydroxyl compounds.