Cerium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate (CAS 56797-01-4)

Cerium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate is an organometallic compound where cerium is the core metal atom, and 2-ethylhexanoate serves as the ligand. This compound presents as a white, crystalline solid. Its utility spans a wide array of scientific research areas and industrial processes, including catalytic reactions, organic synthesis, and the manufacturing of polymers, paints, and coatings. Cerium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate is employed as a catalyst in organic synthesis reactions to create esters, amides, and other organic compounds. It′s also instrumental in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks, materials with broad applications in nanotechnology. As a Lewis acid, Cerium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate can accept electron pairs from other molecules, enabling it to form coordination complexes with other molecules like 2-ethylhexanoic acid. When a base, such as sodium hydroxide, is present, the cerium(III) cation and the 2-ethylhexanoate anion form an active species coordination complex, facilitating the reaction process.