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Copper(II) acetylacetonate

≥99.9% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

2,4-Pentanedione copper(II) derivative, Bis(2,4-pentanedionato)copper(II), Cu(acac)2, Cupric acetylacetonate

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Linear Formula:
Cu(C5H7O2)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
261.76
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
4157957
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
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Quality Level

assay

≥99.9% trace metals basis

form

powder

reaction suitability

core: copper

mp

284-288 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(=O)\C=C(\C)O[Cu]O\C(C)=C/C(C)=O

InChI

1S/2C5H8O2.Cu/c2*1-4(6)3-5(2)7;/h2*3,6H,1-2H3;/q;;+2/p-2/b2*4-3-;

InChI key

QYJPSWYYEKYVEJ-FDGPNNRMSA-L

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General description

Copper(II) acetylacetonate is an organometallic coordination compound widely used as a catalyst for several organic reactions, including oxidation, cross-coupling, and polymerization reactions. It is also a precursor to fabricate metal organic frameworks(MOFs) and nanomaterials.

Application

Copper(II) acetylacetonate can be used as:
  • A precursor for atomic layer deposition of copper oxide for all-oxide photovoltaics.
  • A catalyst for the aziridination of styrene.
  • A catalyst for Huisgen-Click reaction to synthesize 1,2,3-triazoles.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves


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