Ammonium cerium(IV) nitrate is a very strong oxidizing agent. Ammonium cerium(IV) nitrate is useful as an oxidant for many functional groups (alcohols, phenols, and ethers) as well as C-H bonds, especially those that are benzylic.
A 2065 (OTTO) Ammonium ceric nitrate, 99% Cas 16774-21-3 - used in dyes, organic semiconductors and DNA cleaving agents. A 2065 (OTTO) Ammonium ceric nitrate, 99% Cas 16774-21-3 - used in the production of photomasks and liquid crystal displays.