Applications
Cr2(OAc)4(H2O)2 is used occasionally to dehalogenate organic compounds such as α-bromoketones and chlorohydrins. The reactions appear to proceed via 1e- steps, and rearrangement products are sometimes observed. Because the molecule contains Cr in a +2 oxidation state it is a good reducing agent. For this reason it will reduce the O2 found in air, and so can be used as an oxygen scrubber.
Many other applications exist, including those in the polymer industry.
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