Strontium nitrate Strontium nitrate Strontium nitrate is an inorganic compound made of the elements strontium and nitrogen with the formula Sr(NO). This colorless solid is used as a red colorant and oxidizer in pyrotechnics. Strontium nitrate is typically generated by the reaction of nitric acid on strontium carbonate. Like many other strontium salts, strontium nitrate is used to produce a rich red flame in fireworks and road flares. The oxidizing properties of this salt are advantageous in such applications. Strontium nitrate can aid in eliminating and lessening skin irritations. When mixed with glycolic acid, strontium nitrate reduces the sensation of skin irritation
Ceric ammonium nitrate and 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl ethers, which are protecting groups for alcohols. Two equivalents of CAN are required for each equivalent of "para"-methoxybenzyl ether. The alcohol is released, and the "para"-methoxybenzyl ether converts to "para"-methoxybenzaldehyde. The balanced equation is as follows: CAN is also a component of chrome etchant, a material that is used in the production of photomasks and liquid crystal displays. Ceric ammonium nitrate Ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) is the inorganic compound with the formula (NH)Ce(NO). This orange-red, water-soluble cerium salt is a specialised oxidizing agent in organic synthesis and a standard oxidant in quantitative analysis. The anion is generated by