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Copper(II) bromide, 99%

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CAS: 7789-45-9 | CuBr2

Copper(II) bromide is used in photographic processing as an intensifier and as a brominating agent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the coupling of o-iodophenols and aryl acetylenes avoiding the use of palladium. It finds application in the preparation of NK1/NK2 receptor antagonists used in the regulation of tachykinin.

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Applications
Copper(II) bromide is used in photographic processing as an intensifier and as a brominating agent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the coupling of o-iodophenols and aryl acetylenes avoiding the use of palladium. It finds application in the preparation of NK1/NK2 receptor antagonists used in the regulation of tachykinin.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, ammonia and acetone. Insoluble in benzene, ether, sulfuric acid and ethyl ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and metals.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7789-45-9
Molecular Formula CuBr2
MDL Number MFCD00010970
Synonym Cupric bromide

Specifications

Boiling Point 900°C
Melting Point 498°C
Quantity 25 g
UN Number UN3260
Merck Index 14,2629
Solubility Information Soluble in water,alcohol,ammonia and acetone. Insoluble in benzene,ether,sulfuric acid and ethyl ether.
Formula Weight 223.36
Percent Purity 99%
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 4.71
Chemical Name or Material Copper(II) bromide
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Hazard Category H302-H314
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H314-H318-H302
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 232-167-2
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

RUO – Research Use Only

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