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Cerium(III) chloride

Cerium(III) chloride chemical structure
CAS Number7790-86-5
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight246.48 g/mol

What is Cerium(III) chloride?

Cerium(III) chloride is a chemical compound with CAS number 7790-86-5. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

When added to nitrile aldol reactions, diastereoselectivity is enhanced, providing high yields of β-hydroxynitriles.1

Specifications

Molecular Weight

246.48 g/mol

Grade

anhydrous

Assay/Purity

≥99.99% trace metals basis

Density

3.97 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

848 °C(lit.)

EC Number

232-227-8

WGK Germany

2

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