Copper(I) oxide
SIAL/566284 - ≥99.99% trace metals basis, anhydrous
Synonym: Cuprous oxide
CAS Number: 1317-39-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Cu2O
Molecular Weight: 143.09
EC Number: 215-270-7
MDL Number: MFCD00010974
Linear Formula: Cu2O
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99.99% trace metals basis |
| density | 6 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| form | powder |
| grade | anhydrous |
| InChI | 1S/2Cu.O |
| InChI key | BERDEBHAJNAUOM-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| SMILES string | [Cu]O[Cu] |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Packaging: | 5, 25 g in ampule |
| Symbol |   GHS07,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 + H332 - H319 - H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P273 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,N |
| Risk Statements | 20-22-36-50/53 |
| Safety Statements | 22-26-60-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 3077 9 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99.99% trace metals basis |
| Density | 6 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352300 |