Cerium(III) acetylacetonate hydrate
ALDRICH/381403
Synonym: Ce(acac)3; Cerium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate
CAS Number: 206996-61-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H21CeO6 · xH2O
Molecular Weight: 437.44 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number: 239-720-7
MDL Number: MFCD00150164
Linear Formula: Ce(C5H7O2)3 · xH2O
Product Type: Chemical
| composition | Ce, ≥20% complexometric |
| form | crystalline powder |
| InChI | 1S/3C5H8O2.Ce.H2O/c3*1-4( |
| InChI key | KGJWXERBZWXYFB-KJVLTGTBSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | core: cerium |
| reagent type: catalyst | |
| SMILES string | O.CC(=O)C=C(C)O[Ce](OC |
| Application: | Cerium(III) acetylacetonate hydrate can be used as: • A precursor to synthesize ceria (CeO₂) nanopowders via the sol-gel process. • A dopant precursor during the solvothermal synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanopowder to modify the structural and optical properties of the nanopowder. • A precursor to synthesize gadolinia-doped ceria (GDC) via sol-gel synthesis. |
| Features and Benefits: | • Thermally stable compound • Soluble in various solvents • Exhibits redox properties due to the Ce(III)/Ce(IV) couple, enabling participation in oxidation-reduction reactions |
| General description: | Cerium(III) acetylacetonate is a crystalline powder used as an inorganic catalyst and as a precursor in solution and vapor deposition processes. It is valued for its redox-active cerium center, making it useful in catalytic applications and the fabrication of thin films and advanced materials. It is soluble in organic solvents, forms stable chelate complexes, and is valuable in applications such as the synthesis of nanostructured materials, glass polishing, and as a reagent in organic synthesis. |
| Packaging: | 250 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 50 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 - H361 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 63-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 7-26-36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |



