title: Cerate oxidimetry of alpha-hydroxy and alpha-keto carboxylic acids in acetic acid.
abstract: Methods for the preparation and use of a solution of ammonium hexanitratocerate(IV) in acetic acid as a titrant for the oxidation of alpha-hydroxy and alpha-keto carboxylic acids in acetic acid are presented. The applicability of this reagent with respect to the stoichiometry, products and reaction times obtained is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Chemistry Department, Michigan State university. East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.A.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Gatto
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Stone