Description

Tetraethylammonium Hexachlorocerate(IV) is a specialized quaternary ammonium cerium(IV) salt with significant utility as a powerful and selective oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its solubility in organic solvents and its role in facilitating clean oxidation reactions under mild conditions. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for catalytic applications and the synthesis of complex molecules.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Oxidant: Employed as a stoichiometric or catalytic oxidant for the conversion of alcohols to carbonyl compounds and for other selective oxidation transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Used in key oxidation steps during the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Polymerization Catalyst/Initiator: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in the polymerization of specific monomers and in surface-initiated polymerization techniques.
• Electrochemical Studies: Serves as an electrolyte component or redox mediator in non-aqueous electrochemical systems and battery research.
• Materials Science Research: Utilized in the surface modification of materials and in the preparation of cerium-containing thin films or nanocomposites.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a titrant or reagent in cerimetric titrations for the quantitative analysis of reducing agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethylammonium Hexachlorocerate(IV)
CAS No.	17116-10-8
Molecular Formula	C8H20Cl6CeN
Molecular Weight	466.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexachlorocerric Acid Tetraethylammonium Salt; Tetraethylammonium Hexachlorocerrate(IV); Tetraethylammonium Cerium(IV) Hexachloride; (Tetraethylammonium)2[CeCl6]; N,N,N-Triethylethanaminium Hexachlorocerrate(4-); Cerium(IV) Hexachloride Tetraethylammonium Salt; TEA Hexachlorocerate
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Quality Control

Our Tetraethylammonium Hexachlorocerate(IV) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay (Cerium content), chloride content, and identification by FT-IR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results and specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry atmosphere or under inert gas to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ce content)	≥ 95.0 %
Chloride Content	45.0 - 46.5 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in acetonitrile, dichloromethane

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