Cerium(III) acetate hydrate
ALDRICH/367753 - 99.9% trace metals basis
Synonym: Cerium acetate hydrate; Cerium triacetate; Cerium(3+) triacetate hydrate
CAS Number: 206996-60-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H9CeO6 · xH2O
Molecular Weight: 317.25 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number: 208-654-0
MDL Number: MFCD00150533
Linear Formula: Ce(CH3CO2)3 · xH2O
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 99.9% trace metals basis |
| composition | Degree of hydration, 1-3 |
| form | powder and chunks |
| impurities | ≤1% acetic acid |
| InChI | 1S/3C2H4O2.Ce.H2O/c3*1-2( |
| InChI key | AERUOEZHIAYQQL-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | core: cerium |
| reagent type: catalyst | |
| SMILES string | O.CC(=O)O[Ce](OC(C)=O)OC( |
| Application: | • Cerium acetate hydrate is a key precursor in spray pyrolysis for CeO₂ thin films, enabling selective and stable xylene sensing at room temperature for air quality monitoring. • It supports sonochemical synthesis of CeO₂ nanostructures with rich oxygen vacancies, boosting catalytic efficiency in CO oxidation. • It facilitates one-step synthesis of Pt-Ni@CeO₂ catalysts by providing Ce³⁺ and OH⁻, improving structural stability and catalytic performance in phenylacetylene hydrogenation. • It is used to hydrothermally synthesize Ce-doped WO₃ microrods on FTO glass, enhancing photocurrent for sensitive ascorbic acid detection in food safety sensors. |
| Features and Benefits: | • With a purity level of 99.9%, this product meets the stringent requirements ensuring reliable performance in various applications. • Low levels of trace contaminants ( < 1500.0 ppm) ensure minimal interference in sensitive applications, making it suitable for high-precision applications. |
| General description: | Cerium(III) acetate hydrate, also known as cerium triacetate, is a high purity, water-soluble, and eco-friendly cerium precursor that decomposes to cerium oxide on heating. It is widely used for thin film fabrication, synthesis of cerium oxide (CeO₂) nanoparticles, and functional coatings in electronics, optics, and catalysis. |
| Packaging: | 50, 250 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.9% trace metals basis |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |

