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, 2016
Mar. 10, 2017
Oct. 20, 2015
Entity Registrant Name Cerecor Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001534120    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Public Float $ 6,800,000    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   10,744,959  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Class A Warrant      
Class of warrant or right, number of securities called by each warrant or right 1    
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights $ 4.55   $ 4.55
Class B Warrant      
Class of warrant or right, number of securities called by each warrant or right 0.5    
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights $ 3.90   $ 3.90