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Cerium Ammonium Nitrate, Diammonium Cerium Nitrate, Ammonium Cerium Nitrate, Ceric Ammonium Nitrate, Cerium Ammonium Nitrate, CAN, 16774-21-3

Cerium Ammonium Nitrate, Diammonium Cerium Nitrate, Ammonium Cerium Nitrate, Ceric Ammonium Nitrate, Cerium Ammonium Nitrate, CAN, 16774-21-3

CERIUM AMMONIUM NITRATE (CERIUM AMMONIUM NITRATE / CERIC AMMONIUM NITRATE)

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

Parameter Information
Product Name Cerium Ammonium Nitrate / Cerium Ammonium Nitrate
Other Technical Names Ceric Ammonium Nitrate, Diammonium Cerium Nitrate, CAN
CAS Number 16774-21-3
Chemical Formula (NH₄)₂Ce(NO₃)₆
Molecular Weight 548.22 g/mol
Product Family Rare Earth Nitrate Salt / Ammonium Nitrate Complex
Appearance Orange-red crystalline powder

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

    Cerium Ammonium Nitrate [(NH₄)₂Ce(NO₃)₆]
    
    Cerium Ion (Ce⁴⁺), Ammonium Ions (NH₄⁺) and Nitrate Ions (NO₃⁻)
    Complex Crystal Structure
    
         NO₃⁻  NH₄⁺  NO₃⁻
           \     |     /
            NO₃⁻-Ce⁴⁺-NO₃⁻
           /     |     \
         NO₃⁻  NH₄⁺  NO₃⁻
    
    Cerium Ion (Ce⁴⁺) with Nitrate Ions (NO₃⁻)
    Complexed with Ammonium Ions (NH₄⁺)
    Strong Oxidizing Agent
    Orange-Red Crystalline Solid

Molecular Formula: (NH₄)₂Ce(NO₃)₆
Ionic Structure: Ce⁴⁺, NH₄⁺ and NO₃⁻ ions
Oxidation State: +4 (Cerium)
Color: Orange-red

SECTION 1: CHEMICAL IDENTITY AND DEFINITION

Parameter Information
Product Name Cerium Ammonium Nitrate / Cerium Ammonium Nitrate
Other Technical Names (English) Cerium Ammonium Nitrate, Ceric Ammonium Nitrate, Diammonium Cerium(IV) Nitrate, CAN
Other Technical Names (Turkish) Seryum Amonyum Nitrat, Serik Amonyum Nitrat, CAN, Diamonyum Seryum(IV) Nitrat
Other Technical Names (German) Cerammoniumnitrat, Cer(IV)-ammoniumnitrat
Other Technical Names (French) Nitrate de Cérium et d'Ammonium, Nitrate de Cérium(IV) et d'Ammonium
Other Technical Names (Spanish) Nitrato de Cerio Amónico, Nitrato de Cerio(IV) Amónico
CAS Number 16774-21-3
EC Number 240-827-6
Chemical Formula (NH₄)₂Ce(NO₃)₆
Molecular Weight 548.22 g/mol
Chemical Class Rare Earth Nitrate Salt / Ammonium Nitrate Complex
IUPAC Name Diammonium cerium(IV) nitrate
Appearance Orange-red crystalline powder
Odor Odorless (may have ammonia odor)
Color Orange-red
Crystal Structure Crystalline solid

SECTION 2: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Property Value Test Method / Note
Appearance Orange-red crystalline powder Visual
Chemical Formula (NH₄)₂Ce(NO₃)₆ -
Molecular Weight 548.22 g/mol Calculated
Density ~2.5 g/cm³ -
Melting Point ~170-180°C (decomposes) -
Solubility High solubility in water; High solubility in ethanol -
Stability Stable under normal conditions; Decomposes upon heating -
Color Orange-red -
pH Acidic (when dissolved in water) -
Oxidizing Property Strong oxidizing agent -

SECTION 3: CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND REACTIVITY

Parameter Information
Chemical Character Strong oxidizing inorganic compound; Cerium(IV) salt; Widely used in organic chemistry
Stability Stable under normal conditions; Decomposes upon heating; Protect from moisture
Reactivity Strong oxidizing properties; Used for oxidation of organic compounds; Converts secondary alcohols to ketones; Oxidizes benzene derivatives
Incompatible Materials Combustible materials, reducing agents, organic materials, strong bases
Thermal Decomposition (NH₄)₂Ce(NO₃)₆ → heat → CeO₂ + NOₓ + H₂O (decomposes upon heating)
Solubility in Water High solubility in water; Dissociates into Ce⁴⁺, NH₄⁺ and NO₃⁻ ions
Ethanol Solubility High solubility in ethanol
Special Property Effective in alcohol → ketone/aldehyde conversions; Used for initiating radical reactions

SECTION 4: OXIDATION REACTIONS

Reaction Type Explanation
Secondary Alcohol Oxidation R₂CHOH + 2Ce⁴⁺ → R₂C=O + 2Ce³⁺ + 2H⁺ (Alcohols convert to ketones)
Benzene Derivatives Oxidation of aromatic compounds; Forms quinones and other oxidized products
Radical Reactions CAN is used to initiate radical reactions; Important tool in organic synthesis
Operating Principle Ce⁴⁺ ions accept electrons and are reduced to Ce³⁺; Organic substrates are oxidized

SECTION 5: CERIUM AMMONIUM NITRATE GRADES

Grade Purity (%) Form Application Areas
CAN-1 ≥ 99.99% Crystalline powder High-purity research, precision synthesis
CAN-2 ≥ 99.5% Crystalline powder Organic synthesis, industrial applications
CAN-3 ≥ 98.0% Crystalline powder Analytical chemistry, general use

SECTION 6: FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES AND MECHANISM OF ACTION

Property Explanation
Strong Oxidizing Agent Cerium(IV) ions (Ce⁴⁺) exhibit strong oxidizing properties. Widely used in oxidation of organic compounds.
Organic Oxidation Effective in converting secondary alcohols to ketones. Used in oxidation of benzene derivatives.
Radical Initiator Used to initiate radical reactions. Particularly important in polymerization reactions.
Analytical Reagent Used in spot tests for aromatic amines and phenols. Acts as a reagent in qualitative analysis.
Solubility High solubility in water and ethanol allows use in many organic reactions.
Color Indicator Orange-red color can be used to monitor reaction progress. Color changes when reduced.

SECTION 7: MAIN APPLICATION AREAS

Industry / Application Function Typical Use
Organic Chemistry Oxidation and radical initiator Oxidation of secondary alcohols to ketones; Oxidation of benzene derivatives; Initiation of radical reactions
Analytical Chemistry Spot test and reagent Used in spot tests for aromatic amines and phenols
Industrial Applications Catalyst and oxidizing agent Catalyst in polymerization reactions; Oxidizing agent in specialty chemical production
Research Reagent Used as a reagent in organic synthesis studies
Pharmaceutical Industry Intermediate Used in intermediate production in drug synthesis
Polymer Chemistry Initiator Used as initiator in polymerization reactions

SECTION 8: ORGANIC SYNTHESIS APPLICATIONS - DETAILED EXPLANATION

Parameter Explanation
Alcohol Oxidation Secondary alcohols (R₂CHOH) are oxidized to ketones (R₂C=O) by CAN. Provides high yield and selectivity.
Benzene Derivatives Aromatic compounds are oxidized by CAN to form quinones and other oxidized products.
Radical Reactions CAN is an effective agent for initiating organic radical reactions. Particularly used in polymerization and functionalization reactions.
Advantages High oxidizing power; Solubility in water and organic solvents; Easy handling; Use as color indicator.
Application Areas Drug synthesis; Natural product synthesis; Polymer chemistry; Fine chemical production.

SECTION 9: QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter Specification (CAN-1 - ≥99.99%) Test Method
Appearance Orange-red crystalline powder Visual
Purity ((NH₄)₂Ce(NO₃)₆) ≥ 99.99% AAS / ICP / GDMS
Cerium Oxide (CeO₂) ≥ 32.0% AAS / ICP
Iron (Fe) ≤ 0.001% AAS / ICP / GDMS
Calcium (Ca) ≤ 0.001% AAS / ICP / GDMS
Magnesium (Mg) ≤ 0.001% AAS / ICP / GDMS
Aluminum (Al) ≤ 0.001% AAS / ICP / GDMS
Other Rare Earths ≤ 0.01% ICP / GDMS
Chloride (Cl⁻) ≤ 0.01% Ion Chromatography
Sulfate (SO₄²⁻) ≤ 0.01% Ion Chromatography
Moisture ≤ 0.5% Karl Fischer
Form Crystalline powder Visual

SECTION 10: TOXICOLOGICAL PROFILE

Parameter Value
Acute Oral Toxicity Moderate toxicity
Acute Inhalation Toxicity Dust inhalation may cause irritation
Skin Irritation May be irritating
Eye Irritation May cause serious irritation
Chronic Toxicity Rare earth compounds may show health effects with prolonged exposure
Carcinogenicity Not classified as carcinogenic
Mutagenicity Not classified as mutagenic
Target Organs Respiratory system (dust irritation); Skin; Eyes
Special Toxicity Note Irritant; May cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract; Avoid contact with combustible materials due to oxidizing properties; Nitrate compounds may be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 11: GHS CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING

GHS Classification (in compliance with CLP and UN GHS):

Hazard Class Category H-Statement
Oxidizing Solids Category 2 H272
Skin Irritation Category 2 H315
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Category 1 H318
STOT - SE (Single Exposure) Category 3 H335

Signal Word: DANGER

Hazard Pictograms: GHS03 (Oxidizing), GHS05 (Corrosive), GHS07 (Irritant)

Hazard Statements (H-Codes):

Code Statement
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H335 May cause respiratory irritation

SECTION 12: PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (P-CODES)

Code Statement
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces
P220 Keep away from combustible materials
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses. Continue rinsing
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations

SECTION 13: FIRST AID MEASURES

Exposure Route Action to Take
Inhalation Move to fresh air immediately. Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If symptoms persist, get medical attention.
Skin Contact Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash skin with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention.
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Keep eyelids open. Remove contact lenses. Continue rinsing. Seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion Rinse mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Seek immediate medical attention.

SECTION 14: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Parameter Information
Fire Hazard Oxidizer; May intensify fire when in contact with combustible materials
Hazards During Fire May release toxic nitrogen oxide (NOₓ) and ammonia fumes at high temperatures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Dry chemical powder, CO₂, water spray (for large fires), alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Water jet (may spread molten material)
Special Protective Equipment Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), full protective clothing
Special Precautions Isolate fire area; Prevent dust from entering sewers and waterways; Do not inhale fumes

SECTION 15: STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE

Parameter Information
Storage Conditions Cool, dry, well-ventilated area; Away from combustible materials; In closed containers; Keep in original packaging
Container Requirements Airtight containers; Protect from light
Materials to Protect From Combustible materials, reducing agents, organic materials, strong bases, moisture, heat
Shelf Life 1-2 years (under proper storage conditions)
Stability Note Stable under normal conditions; Decomposes upon heating; Protect from moisture

SECTION 16: PACKAGING OPTIONS

Packaging Type Quantity Material
Plastic Drum 25-50 kg HDPE (airtight)
Plastic Bucket 5-25 kg HDPE (airtight)
Glass Bottle 100 g - 2 kg Amber glass (airtight)
Plastic Bag 1-10 kg PE (sealed)
Flexibag 100-500 kg PE lined

SECTION 17: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Parameter Information
UN Number 1477 (Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s.)
Hazard Class 5.1 (Oxidizing substances)
Packing Group II
ADR/RID 5.1, PG II
IMDG Code 5.1, PG II
IATA (Air) 5.1, PG II
Marine Pollutant No
Transport Temperature Ambient temperature; Protect from moisture; Keep away from combustible materials

SECTION 18: OTHER NAMES AND SYNONYMS

Type Name
Turkish Names Seryum Amonyum Nitrat, Serik Amonyum Nitrat, CAN, Diamonyum Seryum(IV) Nitrat
English Names Cerium Ammonium Nitrate, Ceric Ammonium Nitrate, Diammonium Cerium(IV) Nitrate, CAN
German Names Cerammoniumnitrat, Cer(IV)-ammoniumnitrat
French Names Nitrate de Cérium et d'Ammonium, Nitrate de Cérium(IV) et d'Ammonium
Spanish Names Nitrato de Cerio Amónico, Nitrato de Cerio(IV) Amónico
Chemical Names Diammonium Cerium(IV) Nitrate; CAN Reagent
CAS Number 16774-21-3
EC Number 240-827-6
Chemical Formula (NH₄)₂Ce(NO₃)₆

SECTION 19: SUMMARY TABLE

Parameter Value
Product Cerium Ammonium Nitrate / Cerium Ammonium Nitrate
CAS Number 16774-21-3
EC Number 240-827-6
Chemical Formula (NH₄)₂Ce(NO₃)₆
Molecular Weight 548.22 g/mol
Appearance Orange-red crystalline powder
Solubility High solubility in water; High solubility in ethanol
Primary Function Strong oxidizing agent; Organic oxidation reagent
Main Applications Organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, polymerization, drug synthesis
Shelf Life 1-2 years
GHS Signal Word DANGER
UN Number 1477
Hazard Class 5.1 (Oxidizing)
Special Features Strong oxidizing agent; Orange-red color; Widely used in organic synthesis

SECTION 20: CRITICAL WARNINGS AND BEST PRACTICES

CRITICAL WARNINGS:

  1. Strong oxidizing agent. May intensify fire when in contact with combustible materials. Keep away from combustible materials.

  2. Causes serious eye damage. Eye protection is mandatory. Seek immediate medical attention upon contact.

  3. Irritant. May cause irritation to skin and respiratory tract. Use appropriate protective equipment.

  4. Decomposes upon heating and may release toxic nitrogen oxide (NOₓ) and ammonia fumes.

  5. Limited shelf life (1-2 years). Store under appropriate conditions.

  6. May react with organic solvents. May create fire and explosion risk.

  7. Incompatibilities: Combustible materials, reducing agents, organic materials, strong bases.

  8. Hygiene Requirement: Wash hands thoroughly after use. Remove contaminated clothing.

BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS:

9. Organic Synthesis:
Use CAN for oxidation of secondary alcohols to ketones. Effective in oxidation of benzene derivatives. Use for initiating radical reactions.

10. Analytical Chemistry:
Use CAN in spot tests for aromatic amines and phenols. Use as a reagent in qualitative analysis.

11. Polymer Chemistry:
Use CAN as initiator in polymerization reactions. Preferred in specialty polymer synthesis.

12. Pharmaceutical Industry:
Use CAN in intermediate production in drug synthesis. Provides high yield and selectivity.

13. Use:
Use in well-ventilated areas; Avoid dust formation; Wear protective gloves, safety goggles and appropriate respiratory protection.

14. Personal Protective Equipment:
Use protective gloves (nitrile, neoprene), chemical safety goggles, full face shield, protective clothing.

15. Hygiene:
Do not eat, drink or smoke while using; Wash hands thoroughly after use; Do not take contaminated work clothes home.

16. Storage:
Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area; Keep away from combustible materials; Store in closed, airtight containers; Protect from light.

17. Spill Response:
Avoid dust formation; Vacuum or sweep; Place in closed containers; Do not allow to enter drains or waterways.

18. Disposal:
Dispose in accordance with local, regional and national regulations; Contact licensed waste disposal services for rare earth compounds.

19. Purity Requirements:
Select the correct purity grade according to the application. High purity (≥99.99%) is required for precision synthesis and research.

20. Environmental Precautions:
Must not enter water systems, may be toxic. Waste must not be released to the environment.

CERIUM AMMONIUM NITRATE SELECTION GUIDE:

Application Recommended Grade Explanation
Precision organic synthesis CAN-1 (≥99.99%) Highest purity required
Drug synthesis CAN-1 (≥99.99%) High purity required
Polymerization CAN-2 (≥99.5%) High purity required
Analytical chemistry CAN-2 (≥99.5%) High purity required
Industrial oxidation CAN-3 (≥98.0%) Economic solution
Research CAN-1 (≥99.99%) or CAN-2 (≥99.5%) Depends on application

RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITIONS:

Parameter Requirement
Storage Temperature Room temperature (15-25°C)
Humidity <60% relative humidity
Container Airtight containers
Location Cool, dry, well-ventilated area; Separate from combustible materials

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE:

Cerium ammonium nitrate must not enter water systems. May be toxic. Waste must not be released to the environment and should be properly disposed of.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

The information provided in this document is based on our current knowledge and experience and is provided in good faith; however, since all conditions of use are beyond our control, it does not constitute a binding specification or warranty. This Technical Data Sheet is for informational purposes only. Users are responsible for testing suitability for their own applications. For complete safety, storage, use, handling, disposal and regulatory compliance information, reference should be made to the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) provided by the manufacturer/supplier.

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