Description

Cerium(IV) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate is a highly versatile and powerful cerium(IV) salt used as a potent Lewis acid catalyst and oxidizing agent. Its significance lies in its exceptional reactivity and selectivity, which enables efficient transformations in complex synthetic pathways. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Oxidative Coupling Reactions: A powerful and selective oxidant for the coupling of phenols and other electron-rich aromatic systems.
• Lewis Acid Catalysis: Used as a strong, water-tolerant Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylations, alkylations, and various carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Polymerization Initiator: Employed in the controlled cationic polymerization of vinyl ethers and other monomers for specialty polymer synthesis.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key reagent for the oxidation of alcohols to carbonyl compounds and in other functional group transformations.
• Materials Science Research: Utilized in the surface modification of materials and in the preparation of cerium-containing thin films or coatings.
• Electrochemical Studies: Serves as a cerium ion source in electrochemical applications and energy storage research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium(IV) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate
CAS No.	206996-62-5
Molecular Formula	C4CeF9O9S3 · xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cerium(4+) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate; Cerium Triflate Hydrate; Cerium(IV) Triflate Hydrate; Cerium Tetra(trifluoromethanesulfonate) Hydrate; Ceric Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate; Ce(OTf)4 · xH2O; Ce(CF3SO3)4 · xH2O
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cerium(IV) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate is manufactured under strict quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic and strong oxidizer properties, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) and separated from incompatible materials such as organic solvents and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ce(OTf)4 basis)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in acetonitrile, nitromethane, slight decomposition in water

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