Copper(I) bromide, Puratronic™, 99.998% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as effective catalyst for tetrahydropyranylation of alcohols. It can also be used in combination with palladium in catalytic synthesis of 3-haloindoles through annulation process. It is widely used in the synthesis of organic fine chemicals. The compound is widely used in the synthesis of organic compounds. It is also useful for copper-mediated coupling reactions. A silica gel support copper bromide hexa methyltriethylenetetramine complex has shown useful application for the atom transfer radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate in toluene.

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: 7787-70-4
• Molecular Formula: BrCu
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 143.45
• MDL Number: MFCD00010969
• InChI Key: NKNDPYCGAZPOFS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: copper i bromide, copper bromide cubr, copper 1+ bromide, copper monobromide, cuprousbromide, hsdb 270, cubr, copper 1 bromide
• PubChem CID: 24593
• IUPAC Name: bromocopper
• SMILES: [Cu+].[Br-]

• Boiling Point: 1345°C
• Melting Point: 492°C
• Color: Green
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 1 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.998% (Metal basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in hydrogen bromide,hydrochloric acid,and ammonium hydroxide. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in acetone.
• Formula Weight: 143.45
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Appearance: Light green powder
• Density: 4.98 g/cm³
• Chemical Name or Material: Copper(I) bromide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Copper(I) bromide

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : copper bromide

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