Copper(II) chloride dihydrate, ACS PurReagent, >=99.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  CuCl2. 2H2O
Molecular Weight:  170.48 g/mol
CAS Number: 10125-13-0

Properties

Assay Purity >=99%
M pt. 100 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302 + H312,H315,H318,H410
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28273990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

Description

Application
Copper(II) chloride dihydrate is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis reactions especially in oxidation and chlorination processes. It is also used in textile and dye industries for dyeing and printing fabrics. In laboratories it is used in chemical analysis and research experiments.

Purpose
The main purpose of Copper(II) chloride dihydrate is to act as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions and to serve as a reagent in various chemical processes.

General Description
Copper(II) chloride dihydrate is a crystalline compound that contains copper chlorine and water molecules. It has a distinctive blue-green color and is highly soluble in water. Because of its reactive nature it readily participates in redox and coordination reactions making it useful in both industrial and laboratory chemistry.