Copper(II) bromide, 99%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11499210	25 g	25g
11409220	100 g	100g
11419220	500 g	500g

Product Code. 11499210 Supplier Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Supplier No. A16335.14

Description

CAS: 7789-45-9 | CuBr₂

Copper(II) bromide is used in photographic processing as an intensifier and as a brominating agent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the coupling of o-iodophenols and aryl acetylenes avoiding the use of palladium. It finds application in the preparation of NK1/NK2 receptor antagonists used in the regulation of tachykinin.

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Applications
Copper(II) bromide is used in photographic processing as an intensifier and as a brominating agent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the coupling of o-iodophenols and aryl acetylenes avoiding the use of palladium. It finds application in the preparation of NK1/NK2 receptor antagonists used in the regulation of tachykinin.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, ammonia and acetone. Insoluble in benzene, ether, sulfuric acid and ethyl ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and metals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7789-45-9
• Molecular Formula: CuBr₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00010970
• Synonym: Cupric bromide

• Boiling Point: 900°C
• Melting Point: 498°C
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,2629
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,ammonia and acetone. Insoluble in benzene,ether,sulfuric acid and ethyl ether.
• Formula Weight: 223.36
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 4.71
• Chemical Name or Material: Copper(II) bromide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Copper(II) bromide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Copper bromide

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only