Copper(II) acetate
ALDRICH/517453 - powder, 99.99% trace metals basis
Synonym: Cupric acetate
CAS Number: 142-71-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H6CuO4
Molecular Weight: 181.63
EC Number: 205-553-3
MDL Number: MFCD00008690
Linear Formula: Cu(CO2CH3)2
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | 99.99% trace metals basis |
| bp | 100 °C (212 °F) |
| form | powder |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Catalysis Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/2C2H4O2.Cu/c2*1-2(3)4; |
| InChI key | OPQARKPSCNTWTJ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100 |
| reaction suitability | core: copper |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)O[Cu]OC(C)=O |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| vapor density | 6.9 (vs air) |
| Application: | Copper acetate (Cu(OAc)₂) is used as a precursor: • For the synthesis of copper(I) oxide (Cu₂O) thin films via atomic layer deposition (ALD) which are used in the fabrication of photoconductor devices solar cells, and thin film transistors. • In the synthesis of Cu-Doped ZnO Thin Films via Sol–Gel process for Optoelectronic Applications. • In the green synthesis of copper and copper oxide nanoparticles. The resulting nanoparticles exhibited antibacterial and antifungal activities, making them valuable in biomedical applications and environmental remediation. |
| Features and Benefits: | • (99.99% trace metals basis) ensures that there are minimal impurities, which enhances the efficiency and selectivity of the catalytic processes, such as oxidation and coupling reactions leading to higher yields and fewer by-products. • The absence of impurities in high purity copper(II) acetate leads to vibrant colours and improved stability of the pigments, enhancing the overall quality of the final products |
| General description: | Copper(II) acetate, also known as cupric acetate, is commonly used as a precursor in the synthesis of copper-containing materials such as nanoparticles and thin films. Its good solubility in water and organic solvents makes it well-suited for solution-based methods like sol-gel processing and spin coating. It serves as a reliable source of Cu²⁺ ions, which are essential for producing copper-based nanomaterials, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), and various catalysts. Additionally, it decomposes into copper oxides (CuO, Cu₂O) at moderate temperatures, making it valuable for thin-film deposition in applications like sensors, solar cells, and semiconductor devices |
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| Packaging: | 5, 25 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol |    GHS05,GHS07,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H314 - H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P260 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,N |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38-50/53 |
| Safety Statements | 26-60-61 |
| RIDADR | UN1759 - class 8 - PG 2 - acidic - EHS - RQ - Corrosive solids, |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | does not flash |
| Flash Point(C) | does not flash |
| Purity | 99.99% trace metals basis |
| bp | 100 °C (212 °F) |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |