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Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate, 99%

Catalog No. AAA129470B
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Description

CAS: 18618-55-8 | CeCl3·7H2O

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.

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Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol and acetone. Slightly soluble in tetrahydrofuran. Insoluble in cold water.

Notes
Air sensitive. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 18618-55-8
Molecular Formula CeCl3·7H2O
MDL Number MFCD00149634
Synonym Cerous chloride heptahydrate

Specifications

Quantity 1000 g
Merck Index 14,1997
Solubility Information Soluble in alcohol,water,and acetone. Slightly soluble in tetrahydrofuran.
Formula Weight 372.60 (246.48 Anhydrous)
Percent Purity 99%
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
Chemical Name or Material Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H314
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber 606-073-0
RTECSNumber FK5100000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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