Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate is used in the preparation of allylsilanes from esters. It is used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis in place of sodium borohydride. In Luche reaction, carvone gives selectively allylic alcohol.

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Applications
Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate is used in the preparation of allylsilanes from esters. It is used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis in place of sodium borohydride. In Luche reaction, carvone gives selectively allylic alcohol.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol and acetone. Slightly soluble in tetrahydrofuran. Insoluble in cold water.

Notes
Air sensitive. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.