Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9%

Name: Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-015578

About Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9%

Listed under CAS 18618-55-8, Cerium(III) chloride is a rare earth compound available from Vaqora Chemicals in AR grade at a purity of 99.9%. Its molecular formula is CeCl3H14O7 and its molecular weight is 372.58 g/mol. The IUPAC name is cerium(3+). Trichloride. Heptahydrate. Alternative names: Cerium chloride heptahydrate,Cerium chloride and Cerous chloride heptahydrate.

In its supplied form it is crystals and lumps. Reported physical data include a density of ~3.94 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span rare-earth chemistry, catalyst precursors, luminescent materials and organic synthesis. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research and electronics and semiconductors.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Cerium(III) chloride in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 5 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Rare-earth chemistry
Catalyst precursors
Luminescent materials
Organic synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9%
Catalogue No.	VQ-015578
CAS Number	18618-55-8
IUPAC name	cerium(3+);trichloride;heptahydrate
Molecular formula	CeCl₃H₁₄O₇
Molecular weight	372.58 g/mol
Exact mass	370.886
Grade	AR
Purity / assay	99.9%
HSN code	28461090
InChIKey	KPZSTOVTJYRDIO-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES	O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ce+3]
PubChem CID	21585214

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Crystals and lumps
Density	~3.94 g/mL at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	7 / 10
TPSA	7 Å²
Synonyms	Cerium chloride heptahydrate,Cerium chloride, Cerous chloride heptahydrate, Cerium trichloride heptahydrate, cerium chloride heptahydrate, Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate, Ceriumtrichloride heptahydrate, CeriuM() chloride heptahydrate, cerium(iii)chloride heptahydrate, Cerium chloride (CeCl3), heptahydrate, cerium(III)-chloride heptahydrate, Cerium(3+) chloride--water (1/3/7)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 18618-55-8

Cerium(III) chloride, 99%

CAS: 18618-55-8
Formula: CeCl₃H₁₄O₇
MW: 372.58 g/mol

VQ-015575

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9%?

The CAS Registry Number of Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9% is 18618-55-8. It is also known as Cerium chloride heptahydrate,Cerium chloride, Cerous chloride heptahydrate, Cerium trichloride heptahydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9%?

Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9% has the molecular formula CeCl3H14O7 and a molecular weight of 372.58 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9% can I order?

We supply Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9% in AR (99.9%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9%?

Yes. Every lot of Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cerium(III) chloride, GR 99.9% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.