Copper Chloride

Synonym(s)

: Dicopper dichloride copper monochloride, chlorocopper, copper (1+) chloride

Mol. Formula

: CuCl

EC / List no.

: 231-842-9

CAS no.

: 7758-89-6

Molecular weight

: 99

Copper(I) chloride is an inorganic copper chloride in which the metal is in the +1 oxidation state. It has a role as a molluscicidal and agrochemical. It is an inorganic chloride and copper molecular entity. Contains a copper (1+).

Application

» It is widely used in fertilizers, textile processing products, dyes, cosmetics and personal care products.
» Used in machine wash fluids/detergents, automotive care products, paints, coatings, adhesives, fragrances, air fresheners, hydraulic fluids in automotive suspension, lubricants in engine oil and brake fluids.
» This substance is used in the following fields: agriculture, forestry and fisheries, formulation of mixtures, repackaging, scientific research and development.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Copper chloride, white powder, has a slightly green appearance due to oxidized impurities.
Odorless.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	423-430
Boiling point	°C	1490
Solubility	g/ L	0.047	20 °C, soluble with water (insoluble with ethanol and acetone)
Density	g/ cm3	4.14	25 °C
Refractive index		1.930