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Sigma-Aldrich

Cerium(IV) sulfate

Synonym(s):

Ceric sulfate, Cerium disulfate

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Linear Formula:
Ce(SO4)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
332.24
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

form

powder

Quality Level

reaction suitability

core: cerium
reagent type: catalyst

density

3.01 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Ce+4].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O.[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/Ce.2H2O4S/c;2*1-5(2,3)4/h;2*(H2,1,2,3,4)/q+4;;/p-4

InChI key

VZDYWEUILIUIDF-UHFFFAOYSA-J

Application

Cerium(IV) sulfate can be used to catalyze:
  • Selective oxidation of secondary alcohols to the corresponding ketones using sodium bromate as the oxidant.
  • Direct sulfonation of methane with sulfur trioxide to methanesulfonic acid in sulfuric acid.
  • Synthesis of 14-aryl- or 14-alkyl-14H-dibenzo[aj]xanthenes from the condensation of 2-naphthol and aldehydes under solvent-free and microwave conditions.

Reactant for:
  • Preparation of spherical-like nanoparticles CeO2 nanoparticles for NO reductions reactions

  • Oxidizing agent

Other Notes

may contain excess sulfate

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CorrosionEnvironment

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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