Description

Cerium(III) Chloride Anhydrous is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element cerium, essential for advanced catalytic and synthetic processes. Its value lies in its role as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst and a versatile cerium source for producing specialty materials. This product is critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, organic synthesis, and advanced materials sectors who require a reliable, moisture-free reagent for demanding applications.

Application

• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A highly effective Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylations, aldol reactions, and other key transformations in fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as a precursor or reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Materials Science: A critical starting material for the production of cerium-doped glasses, phosphors, and other functional ceramics with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a high-purity cerium source for depositing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Research & Development: An indispensable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new catalytic pathways and material compositions.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Employed as a co-catalyst or initiator in specific polymerization reactions to control polymer architecture.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium(III) Chloride Anhydrous
CAS No.	779008-60-5
Molecular Formula	CeCl3
Molecular Weight	246.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerous Chloride; Cerium Trichloride; Anhydrous Cerium Chloride; Cerium Chloride (CeCl3); Cerium(3+) Chloride; Cerium Chloride Anhydrous; CeCl3; Cerium(III) Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Cerium(III) Chloride Anhydrous is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and moisture content determination. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent degradation. For long-term stability, maintain the storage area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) with low humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CeCl3)	≥ 99.0%
Assay (Ce)	≥ 56.5%
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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