Copper(II) chloride, ultra dry, 99.995% (metals basis)

Description

Air Sensitive and Hygroscopic. >300°C partial decomposition to CuCl and Cl₂ | CAS: 7447-39-4 | CuCl₂

Copper(II) chloride is used as a co-catalyst with palladium(II) chloride used in the Wacker process to prepare ethanol from ethane. It acts as an effective catalyst for the tetrahydropyranylation of alcohols. It is involved in the production of vinyl chloride and dichloroethane as well as in the chlorination of aromatic hydrocarbons. It acts as a deodorizing and desulfurizing agent in petroleum industry, mordant in textiles industry and in electrotyping baths for plating copper.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7447-39-4
• Molecular Formula: CuCl₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00010972

• Boiling Point: 993°C (decomposition)
• Melting Point: 620°C
• Color: Brown-Yellow
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.995% (Metal basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,acetone and hot sulfuric acid.
• Formula Weight: 134.45
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Appearance: Yellow-brown powder
• Density: 3.386
• Chemical Name or Material: Copper(II) chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H312-H315-H318
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 8, Packing Group: III
EINECSNumber	231-210-2
RTECSNumber	GL7000000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only