Cerium Acetate, Cerium (III) Acetate, Cerous Acetate, 20699-43-8

Cerium Acetate, Cerium (III) Acetate, Cerous Acetate, 20699-43-8

🧪 CERIUM ACETATE

1️⃣ Physical and Chemical Properties

• Chemical Name: Cerium(III) Acetate

• Chemical Formula: Ce(CH₃COO)₃

• CAS Number: 20699-43-8

• EC Number: 243-812-3

• Molecular Weight: 316.16 g/mol

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Melting Point: ~220 °C

• Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol

• Stability: Stable at room temperature

• pH (aqueous solution): Slightly acidic (~5.5–6.5)

• Toxicity: Low, but laboratory handling precautions recommended

2️⃣ Detailed Applications

• Organic synthesis: Used as a catalyst or metal source

• Polymer production: Initiator and crosslinking agent

• Laboratory reagent: For rare earth element analysis

• Ceramic additive: Adjusts refractive index

• Optical glass manufacturing: Controls UV transmission

• Intermediate compound: For producing other cerium derivatives

• Nanotechnology: Starting material for CeO₂ nanoparticle synthesis

3️⃣ Synonyms, CAS, EC, and Codes

4️⃣ Alternatives / Substitutes

• Cerium Nitrate (Ce(NO₃)₃): Alternative in synthesis and CeO₂ production

• Cerium Sulfate (Ce₂(SO₄)₃): Substitute in pigments and glass additives

• Lanthanum Acetate (La(CH₃COO)₃): Similar catalytic and optical roles

• Zirconium Acetate: Alternative in polymer and coating systems

5️⃣ Sectoral Compatibility Table

6️⃣ Common Names

• Cerium salt

• Organic cerium additive

• White cerium powder

• Cerium acetate crystals

7️⃣ Production

• Starting Material: Cerium-rich ores

• Process: Reaction with acetic acid → Filtration → Drying

• Grades Available: Technical and high-purity grades

• Main Producer Countries: China, India, USA

• Commercial Purity Grades: 99% to 99.99%

8️⃣ Mandatory Sectors and Processes

• Organic synthesis labs: Preferred as catalyst and metal source

• Polymer manufacturing: Critical role as initiator

• Nanomaterial synthesis: Starting material for CeO₂ nanoparticles

• Optical glass production: Used to adjust refractive index