Cerium(III) chloride hydrate, REacton™, 99.9% (REO)

Description

CAS: 19423-76-8 | CeCl3 | 246.47 g/mol

Cerium(III) chloride hydrate is used as an important raw material the preparation of other cerium salts such as cerium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate. It is used in the conversion of esters to allylsilanes.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 19423-76-8
• Molecular Formula: CeCl3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 246.47
• MDL Number: MFCD00149633
• InChI Key: VYLVYHXQOHJDJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: Cerous chloride
• IUPAC Name: cerium(3+) hydrate trichloride
• SMILES: [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ce+3]

• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline Aggregates
• Quantity: 50 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.9%
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and strong mineral acids.
• Formula Weight: 246.48 (Anhydrous)
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Cerium(III) chloride hydrate, Rare Earth Oxides Content

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable gloves.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	232-227-8
RTECSNumber	FK5150000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only