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Cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate is widely utilized as an oxidant for many functional groups like alcohols, phenols and ethers as well as C-H bonds. It acts as a deprotection reagent for alcohol in organic synthesis. It is useful in the synthesis of heterocycles like quinoxaline derivatives which is used in dyes, organic semiconductors and DNA cleaving agents. It is an active component of chrome etchant, which is used in the production of photomasks and liquid crystal displays.
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Cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate is widely utilized as an oxidant for many functional groups like alcohols, phenols and ethers as well as C-H bonds. It acts as a deprotection reagent for alcohol in organic synthesis. It is useful in the synthesis of heterocycles like quinoxaline derivatives which is used in dyes, organic semiconductors and DNA cleaving agents. It is an active component of chrome etchant, which is used in the production of photomasks and liquid crystal displays.
Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol.
Notes
Store in cool place. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong reducing agents and powdered metals.
Specifications
| Quantity | 50 g |
| Linear Formula | (NH4)2Ce(NO3)6 |
| UN Number | UN1477 |
| Merck Index | 14,1992 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 548.23 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Chemical Name or Material | Cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate |
Safety and Handling
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Oxidising solid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
RUO – Research Use Only