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

Product Code. 11409793
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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.

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.

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 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

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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

RUO – Research Use Only

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