Description

Ceric Ammonium Nitrate is a versatile and powerful inorganic oxidizing agent with the CAS number 16774-21-3. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate selective oxidation reactions under mild conditions, making it indispensable for complex chemical synthesis. This compound is a critical raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and electronics industries.

Application

• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A key reagent for the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones, and for the cleavage of glycols.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring selective oxidative steps.
• Polymerization Initiator: Serves as a catalyst in vinyl polymerization and other polymerization reactions.
• Etching & Surface Treatment: Employed in the electronics industry for etching and polishing silicon and other semiconductor materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a volumetric oxidizing agent in cerimetry for quantitative analysis.
• Textile & Dye Manufacturing: Acts as an oxidizing agent in dye production and textile processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ceric Ammonium Nitrate
CAS No.	16774-21-3
Molecular Formula	(NH₄)₂Ce(NO₃)₆
Molecular Weight	548.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Cerium(IV) Nitrate; Cerium(IV) Ammonium Nitrate; CAN; Ammonium Hexanitratocerate(IV); Ceric Ammonium Nitrate Reagent; Diammonium Hexanitratocerate(2-); Nitric Acid, Cerium(4+) Ammonium Salt
EINECS	240-827-6

Quality Control

Our Ceric Ammonium Nitrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, organic solvents, and reducing agents. Due to its oxidizing nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and combustible materials. For long-term stability, storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange-red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as (NH₄)₂Ce(NO₃)₆)	≥ 98.5 %
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, orange solution
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.002 %
Other Rare Earths	≤ 0.5 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.