Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

IUPAC: Cerium(III) chloride

CAS: 7790-86-5

Übersicht

Cerium(III) chloride is the most common cerium salt, used in organic synthesis as a Lewis acid catalyst (Luche reduction) and in mischmetal production.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Chlorine Cl 3 35,4500
Cerium Ce 1 140,1200

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Cl
Chlorine ×3
43,1%
Ce
Cerium ×1
56,9%

Verwendung

  • • Luche reduction catalyst
  • • Mischmetal production
  • • Automotive catalytic converter
  • • Glass polishing

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ The Luche reduction using CeCl₃ selectively reduces ketones in the presence of aldehydes

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Ce](Cl)Cl

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
246,47 g/mol
Dichte
3,9700 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
807,0 °C
Siedepunkt
1727,0 °C
Löslichkeit
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
244,8120
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
8,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cerium(III) Chloride?
Cerium(III) Chloride (CeCl₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Cerium(III) chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Cerium(III) Chloride?
Cerium(III) Chloride has a molar mass of 246.47 g/mol.
What state is Cerium(III) Chloride at room temperature?
Cerium(III) Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Cerium(III) Chloride organic or inorganic?
Cerium(III) Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Cerium(III) Chloride?
Cerium(III) Chloride (CeCl₃) is composed of Chlorine (Cl), Cerium (Ce).