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

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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.

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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.
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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

RUO – Research Use Only

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