Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Mar. 11, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Document and Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name Cerecor Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001534120    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Emerging Growth Company true    
Entity Small Business true    
Entity Transition Period true    
Entity Shell Company false    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2018    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   42,653,659  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 40,821,693