Ammonium Ceric Nitrate AR 100g
Ammonium Ceric Nitrate (also known as CAN) is primarily used in a lab as a strong oxidizing agent in organic synthesis, meaning it readily facilitates oxidation reactions of various organic molecules like alcohols, phenols, and certain C-H bonds, often acting as a catalyst for these reactions; it’s also used in quantitative analysis as a standard oxidant due to its reliable reactivity.
Key points about Ammonium Ceric Nitrate:
Function: Acts as a powerful oxidizing agent.
Applications in organic synthesis:
Oxidizing alcohols to aldehydes or ketones
Oxidizing phenols
Oxidizing benzylic C-H bonds
Deprotection reactions
Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds
Appearance: Orange-red, water-soluble solid
