Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

IUPAC: Cerium(III) chloride

CAS: 7790-86-5

अवलोकन

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

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Chlorine Cl 3 35.4500
Cerium Ce 1 140.1200

मूलीय संरचना

Cl
Chlorine ×3
43.1%
Ce
Cerium ×1
56.9%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Ce](Cl)Cl

गुण

प्रकार
salt
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
246.47 g/mol
घनत्व
3.9700 g/cm³
गलनांक
807.0 °C
क्वथनांक
1727.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

संबंधित यौगिक

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).