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Copper(I) oxide

≥99.99% trace metals basis, anhydrous

• Synonym(s): Cuprous oxide
• Linear Formula: Cu₂O
• CAS Number: 1317-39-1
• Molecular Weight: 143.09
• EC Number: 215-270-7
• MDL number: MFCD00010974
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• PubChem Substance ID: 57651589
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: anhydrous
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥99.99% trace metals basis
• form: powder
• density: 6 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: [Cu]O[Cu]
• InChI: 1S/2Cu.O
• InChI key: BERDEBHAJNAUOM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Copper(I) oxide is a weak inorganic base that can be used to activate halides for nucleophilic substitution reaction. It is also used in decarboxylation and cyclo condensation reactions.

Application

Copper(I) oxide can be used:

• As a precursor to prepare nanoparticles, nanocrystals, and quantum dots for various applications.
• To catalyze the N-arylation of azoles under aqueous conditions using phase-transfer catalyst.
• To prepare reduced graphene oxide-based nano copper composites applicable as a sensor for the detection of dopamine.
• As a copper precursor to prepare Cu₂O-TiO₂ nanoparticle-based composite materials with aluminosilicate geopolymers applicable in the removal of organic pollutants from water.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302 + H332,H318,H410
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves