Molekula
Copper (I) chloride
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Copper (I) chloride is a white to pale green crystalline solid used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and in the production of specialty chemicals. It is available in powder and granular forms. CAS: 7758-89-6, Molecular formula: CuCl, Molecular weight: 99.00 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Copper (I) chloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £37.30 per pack ex VAT · £44.76 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Grey/yellow/beige, granules/beads or powder |
| Moisture | ≤0.5% |
| Acid insoluble | ≤0.5% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤200 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤100 ppm |
| Zinc (Zn) | ≤1000 ppm |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤0.5% |
| Assay as Cu (Complexometric) | ≥63.5% |
| Cu(II) content | ≤0.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 423 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1490 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Vapour Pressure | 1 mmHg at 546 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 62652 (PAC Chemical Database)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 12168103 |
| CAS Number | 7758-89-6 |
| IUPAC Name | chlorocopper |
| EC Number | 231-842-9 |
| Molecular Formula | CuCl |
| Molecular Weight | 99.00 |
| Exact Mass | 97.8985 |
| SMILES | Cl[Cu] |
| InChIKey | OXBLHERUFWYNTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/ClH.Cu/h1H;/q;+1/p-1 |
| PubChem CID | 62652 |
| UN Number | UN2802 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2827.39.9050 |
| Tariff Code | 2827398510 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Chlorid medny
- Copper chloride (CuCl)
- Copper monochloride
- Copper(1+) chloride
- copper(I) cloride
- Cu-lyt
- CuCl
- Cuproid
- Cuprous chloride
- Dicopper dichloride
Frequently asked questions
What is Copper (I) chloride used for?
Copper (I) chloride is primarily used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in coupling reactions, and as a reagent in the production of other copper compounds.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Copper (I) chloride?
The chemical formula is CuCl, and the molecular weight is 99.00 g/mol.
How should Copper (I) chloride be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light to prevent oxidation.
What grade of Copper (I) chloride does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Copper (I) chloride in reagent grade, suitable for laboratory and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply Copper (I) chloride in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Copper (I) chloride in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Copper (I) chloride order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), compliant with GHS standards.
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