Applications
Chromium(II) chloride is used as a precursor to other inorganic and organometallic chromium complexes. It is a reagent in the Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi reaction. It is also used in the Takai olefination to prepare vinyl iodides from aldehydes in the presence of iodoform.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, water and active metals.