Description
AMMONIUM CERIC NITRATE is a yellow to orange-red, crystalline solid with the chemical formula (NH4)2Ce(NO3)6. It is a compound of ammonium, cerium, and nitrate ions. AMMONIUM CERIC NITRATE is commonly used as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis reactions, particularly in the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones. It is also used in analytical chemistry as a reagent for the determination of various compounds, including reducing sugars. AMMONIUM CERIC NITRATE is a strong oxidizing agent and should be handled with care.