Copper(I) bromide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Catalyst

It finds many applications in organic synthesis, as a catalyst and a reagent. It is used as a catalyst in Sandmeyer reaction for preparing aryl bromides from arylamines through diazonium salts. It forms complexes with Lewis bases, such as dimethylsulfide, which is a precursor to organocopper reagents. Reactions involving Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) and Cu-catalyzed Cross-Dehydrogenative Couplings (CDC) are catalyzed by CuBr complexes.

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Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1345°C
• Melting Point: 492°C
• Color: Green
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 250 g
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Linear Formula: CuBr
• UN Number: UN3077
• Merck Index: 14,2659
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in cold water; Decomposes in hot water; Soluble in HBr,HCl,and ammonium hydroxide solution.
• Formula Weight: 143.45
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Density: 4.98 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Copper(I) bromide

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