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Copper(II) acetate hydrate

98%

Synonym(s):

Cupric acetate hydrate

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Linear Formula:
Cu(CO2CH3)2 · xH2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
181.63 (anhydrous basis)
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
EC Number:
205-553-3
MDL number:
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vapor density

6.9 (vs air)

Quality Level

assay

98%

form

crystals

composition

Degree of hydration, ~1

reaction suitability

core: copper

SMILES string

O.CC(=O)O[Cu]OC(C)=O

InChI

1S/2C2H4O2.Cu.H2O/c2*1-2(3)4;;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);;1H2/q;;+2;/p-2

InChI key

NWFNSTOSIVLCJA-UHFFFAOYSA-L

General description

Copper(II) acetate hydrate is a high-purity (98%), blue crystalline solid widely used as a versatile precursor for copper-based materials. Its hydrate form enhances solubility in aqueous/organic solvents, facilitating solution processing for advanced applications. Recent research emphasizes its role in sustainable energy technologies, catalysis, and functional nanomaterials, aligning with trends in green chemistry and renewable energy.

Application

Copper(II) acetate hydrate can be used as:
  • A copper source in synthesizing CuS@C nanocomposites for sodium-ion battery anodes, delivering 485 mAh/g capacity after 200 cycles.
  • A precursor to synthesize copper oxide thin films through deposition techniques like atomic layer deposition (ALD) and pulsed spray pyrolysis, enabling p-type semiconductor layers for optoelectronic applications.
  • A electrocatalyst precursor for CO2 reduction to ethanol.
  • A Precursor for superhydrophobic coatings via electrochemical deposition.


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves



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