Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

IUPAC: Cerium(III) chloride

CAS: 7790-86-5

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Chlorine Cl 3 35,4500
Cerium Ce 1 140,1200

Composition élémentaire

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Ce](Cl)Cl

Propriétés

Type
salt
État
solid
Masse molaire
246,47 g/mol
Densité
3,9700 g/cm³
Point de fusion
807,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
1727,0 °C
Solubilité
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

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).