Copper(II) chloride
ALDRICH/451665 - anhydrous, powder, ≥99.995% trace metals basis
Synonym: Cupric chloride
CAS Number: 7447-39-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Cl2Cu
Molecular Weight: 134.45
EC Number: 231-210-2
MDL Number: MFCD00010972
Linear Formula: CuCl2
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | electroplating material synthesis precursor |
| assay | ≥99.995% trace metals basis |
| density | 3.386 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| form | powder |
| grade | anhydrous |
| impurities | ≤50.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis |
| InChI | 1S/2ClH.Cu/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p |
| InChI key | ORTQZVOHEJQUHG-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 620 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| reaction suitability | core: copper |
| SMILES string | Cl[Cu]Cl |
| Application: | Catalyst for oxidation of alcohols under aerobic conditions. Modified Markó’s aerobic oxidation of alcohols under atmospheric pressure with air or molecular oxygen at room temperature  |
| Application: | Effective catalyst for the tetrahydropyranylation of alcohols, using mild conditions and in high yields. |
| Features and Benefits: | • High purity of ≥99.995% Copper(II) chloride minimizes impurities, boosting efficiency and selectivity in catalytic processes essential for organic synthesis and industrial chemical production. • The presence of low metal impurities in ≥99.995% copper(II) chloride ensure consistent quality in electroplating applications, enhancing adhesion and achieving uniform coatings on substrates without contamination that could compromise the finish. • Anhydrous CuCl₂ reduces the risk of hydrolysis, preventing unwanted by-products and enhancing the efficiency of chemical processes. |
| General description: | CuCl2 was used in studies investigating pleural fibrosis resulting from chronic inhalation of indium phosphide (InP) particles in mice. |
| Packaging: | 5, 25 g in ampule |
| Symbol |    GHS05,GHS07,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302 + H312 - H315 - H318 - H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,N |
| Risk Statements | 21/22-41-50 |
| Safety Statements | 26-60-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 2802 8 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Purity | ≥99.995% trace metals basis |
| mp | 620 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 3.386 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352302 |