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Cerium(III) acetate sesquihydrate, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
With bromide ion, catalyzes the liquid-phase auto-oxidation of cresols.Cerium(III) acetate sesquihydrate, acts as a source of cerium involved in the preparation of cerium oxide. It finds application in metallurgy, glass and glass polishing, ceramics, catalysts, and in phosphors. It is utilized in steel production to remove the free sulfur and oxygen. Further, it is an efficient glass polishing agent.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 308°C (decomposition) |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 500 g |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 344.28 (317.26 Anhydrous) |
Percent Purity | 99.9% |
Assay | (REO) |
Chemical Name or Material | Cerium(III) acetate sesquihydrate |
Safety and Handling


- Cerium(III) acetate sesquihydrate
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- 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, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cerium(III) acetatesesquihydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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