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Cerium trichloride heptahydrate
Synonyms:Cerium(III) chloride hydrate;19423-76-8;trichlorocerium;hydrate;CEROUS CHLORIDE, HYDRATED;MFCD00149633;cerium(3+),trichloride,heptahydrate;cerium chloride hydrate;Cerium chloride, hydrate;Cerium trichloride monohydrate;DTXSID50892235;Cerium chloride (CeCl3), hydrate;LS-52775
Chemical Property of Cerium Trichloride Heptahydrate
● Appearance/Colour:colourless crystalline solid
● Melting Point:848 °C
● PSA：64.61000
● Density:~3.94 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
● LogP:1.61840
● Storage Temp.:Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
● Sensitive.:Hygroscopic
● Water Solubility.:Soluble in alcohol, water, and acetone. Slightly soluble in tetrahydrofuran.
● Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:1
● Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:1
● Rotatable Bond Count:0
● Exact Mass:262.82257
● Heavy Atom Count:5
● Complexity:8
Safty Information
● Pictogram(s):
Xi
● Hazard Codes:Xi
● Statements:36/37/38
● Safety Statements:26-36
Useful
Canonical SMILES:O.Cl[Ce](Cl)Cl
Uses:Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate can be used in the conversion of esters to allylsilanes. Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate is used in the preparation of allylsilanes from esters. It is used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis in place of sodium borohydride. In Luche reaction, carvone gives selectively allylic alcohol. Catalyst employed in a solvent-free microwave-assisted synthesis of 2-quinolones via condensation of ?-ketoesters with o-anilinoketones. Coupled with NaI promotes the Beckmann rearrangement of oximes.
Detailed Introduction
Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate is a compound that consists of cerium(III) ions (Ce3+) and chloride ions (Cl-) in a 1:3 ratio, along with seven water molecules (H2O) per cerium ion.Its chemical formula is CeCl3·7H2O.
Here are some key properties and uses of cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate:
Properties:
Appearance: It is a white crystalline solid.
Solubility: It is soluble in water and forms a clear solution.
Hygroscopicity: It is hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs moisture from the air.
Stability: It is stable under normal conditions, but it can decompose upon heating.
Application
Catalyst: Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate is commonly used as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis. It is known to have catalytic properties for various reactions, including oxidation and hydrogenation reactions.
Cerium precursor: Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate is also utilized as a precursor in the synthesis of other cerium compounds, such as cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles or cerium salts.
Cerium salt for research or analytical purposes: It can be used as a source of cerium ions in research laboratories or for analytical purposes related to the determination of the concentration of cerium in various samples.
Cerium-based materials: Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate can serve as a starting material for the synthesis of cerium-based materials, including ceramics, phosphors, and catalysts.
It is important to handle cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate with caution, following appropriate safety precautions and guidelines. Inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with the compound should be avoided, as it may cause health hazards.
