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3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.036 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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C2H3CuO2 | |
Molar mass | 122.590 g·mol−1 |
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H315, H319, H335 | |
P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Copper(I) acetate (cuprous acetate) is an organic copper salt of acetic acid with chemical formula CH3COOCu.
Under standard conditions, copper(I) acetate is a colorless, odorless crystal.
Chemical propieties
[edit]When interacting with water (hydrolysis), copper(I) hydroxide (CuOH) is formed:
- CuCH3COO + H2O → CuOH + CH3COOH
In air, it oxidizes to copper(II) acetate. It forms adducts with organic substances.
Synthesis
[edit]- 2 (CH3COO)2Cu + H2 → 2 CH3COOCu + 2 CH3COOH
- (CH3COO)2Cu + Cu → 2 CH3COOCu
- Interaction of hydroxylammonium sulfate and copper(II) acetate in the presence of ammonium acetate.
- Sublimation of copper(II) acetate in vacuum.
Application
[edit]Copper(I) acetate is used as a catalyst for the oxidation of phenols.
References
[edit]- ^ "Copper(I) acetate". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.