Description

Cerium(IV) Ammonium Nitrate is a powerful and versatile inorganic oxidizing agent with the CAS number 10139-51-2. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate clean, selective oxidation reactions under mild conditions, making it indispensable for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is a critical raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and electronics industries.

Application

• Organic Synthesis: A key reagent for the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones, and for the oxidative cleavage of glycols.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules where selective oxidation steps are required.
• Polymer & Catalyst Chemistry: Serves as an initiator or co-catalyst in polymerization reactions and in the preparation of other cerium-based catalysts.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Employed in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurries for semiconductor wafer polishing.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a titrant in cerimetric (cerium(IV)) titrations for quantitative analysis.
• Surface Treatment: Acts as an etchant or oxidizing agent in surface modification processes for metals and ceramics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium(IV) Ammonium Nitrate
CAS No.	10139-51-2
Molecular Formula	(NH₄)₂[Ce(NO₃)₆]
Molecular Weight	548.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Cerium(IV) Nitrate; Ceric Ammonium Nitrate; CAN; Diammonium Hexanitratocerate(2-); Hexanitratoammonium Cerate; Cerium Ammonium Nitrate (IV); Ammonium Hexanitratocerate(IV)
EINECS	233-384-5

Quality Control

Our Cerium(IV) Ammonium Nitrate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming specifications for assay, impurity profiles, and physical properties.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions. Due to its oxidizing nature, keep away from combustible materials and strong reducing agents.

Specification

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

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