Characteristic

Cerium(III) ammonium nitrate tetrahydrate is generally immediately available in most volumes. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered.

Chemical formula:(NH₄)₂Ce(NO₃)₅•4H₂O

Formula weight: 558.28g/mol (486.22anhy)

Sensitivity: Ambient temperatures.

Form: Crystalline

Solubility: Soluble in water.

Application

A useful oxidant for organic synthesis. This chemical is also useful for the synthesis of quinoxaline derivatives which are useful as DNA cleaving agents, dyes, and organic semiconductors. Used to release organic ligands from metal carbonyls. Whereby the metal is oxidized, Carbon monoxide is produced, and the organic ligand is released.