Description

Ceric Sulfate CAS NO 17106-39-7 is an inorganic compound widely recognized as a powerful and versatile oxidizing agent in chemical synthesis and industrial processes. Its high oxidation potential makes it a critical reagent for driving complex redox reactions with precision and efficiency. This product is essential for manufacturers and research laboratories in the pharmaceutical, electronics, and fine chemical sectors, where controlled oxidation is a fundamental step.

Application

• Oxidizing Agent in Organic Synthesis: Used for the selective oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones and in various other redox transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where specific oxidation steps are required.
• Ceramic and Glass Industry: Acts as a polishing agent and decolorizer in the production of specialty glasses and ceramics.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a titrant in cerimetry (cerimetric titrations) for the quantitative analysis of reducing agents.
• Textile Processing: Utilized in specific dyeing and finishing processes that involve oxidation reactions.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Applied in etching and surface treatment processes for electronic components.
• Water Treatment: Investigated for use in advanced oxidation processes for pollutant degradation.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ceric Sulfate
CAS No.	17106-39-7
Molecular Formula	Ce(SO4)2
Molecular Weight	332.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ceric sulphate; Cerium(IV) sulfate; Cerium disulfate; Cerium persulfate; Sulfuric acid, cerium(4+) salt (1:2); Cerium tetrasulfate; Ce(SO4)2
EINECS	241-170-5

Quality Control

Our Ceric Sulfate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (purity), identification, and impurity profiling to meet exacting customer requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its oxidizing nature, keep separate from combustible and reducing agents. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be stored under conditions that minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange-yellow powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ce(SO4)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.002 %
Other Rare Earths	≤ 0.5 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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