Cloruro de cerio(III)

CeCl₃

IUPAC: Cerium(III) chloride

CAS: 7790-86-5

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Cloro Cl 3 35,4500
Cerio Ce 1 140,1200

Composición elemental

Cl
43,1%
Ce
56,9%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Estructura

SMILES

Cl[Ce](Cl)Cl

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
246,47 g/mol
Densidad
3,9700 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
807,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
1727,0 °C
Solubilidad
very soluble

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
244,8120
TPSA
0,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
4
Complejidad
8,0

Frequently Asked Questions

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