Description

Ceric Perchlorate is an inorganic salt of cerium in its +4 oxidation state, valued for its powerful and selective oxidizing properties in synthetic chemistry. This compound is particularly significant for its role as a catalyst and stoichiometric oxidant in organic transformations, offering advantages in reaction efficiency and selectivity. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and academic institutions engaged in advanced oxidation processes and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• Oxidation Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Employed for the selective oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones, and in the oxidative cleavage of carbon-carbon double bonds.
• Polymerization Initiator: Acts as a potent initiator for cationic polymerization reactions of vinyl monomers and other olefins.
• Analytical Reagent: Used in titrimetric analysis for the determination of reducing agents and in various redox-based analytical methods.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in methodological development for novel oxidation pathways and mechanistic studies in inorganic and organometallic chemistry.
• Electrochemical Studies: Serves as an oxidizing agent or electrolyte component in studies of redox potentials and electrochemical behavior.
• Surface Treatment & Etching: Applied in specialized surface modification processes for ceramics and electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ceric Perchlorate
CAS No.	14338-93-3
Molecular Formula	Ce(ClO4)4 (often hydrated, e.g., Ce(ClO4)4·xH2O)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (varies with hydration state)
Synonyms	Cerium(IV) perchlorate; Perchloric acid, cerium(4+) salt; Cerium perchlorate; Ceric perchlorate hydrate; Tetraperchloratocerium; Cerium tetraperchlorate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ceric Perchlorate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, assay (Ce4+ content), and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay results, and specific tests is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 combustible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if specified for the specific grade to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ce4+)	≥ 98.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Solubility	Clear solution in specified solvents

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