Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

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

• Quantity: 50 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

Product Identifier

• Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cerium chloride heptahydrate

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