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Sigma-Aldrich

Copper(I) cyanide di(lithium chloride) complex solution

in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran

Synonym(s):

Copper(I) cyanide di(lithium chloride)

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CuCN · 2LiCl
Molecular Weight:
174.35
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

form

liquid

Quality Level

reaction suitability

core: copper
reagent type: catalyst

concentration

in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran

density

0.999 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

[Li]Cl.[Li]Cl.[Cu]C#N

InChI

1S/CN.2ClH.Cu.2Li/c1-2;;;;;/h;2*1H;;;/q;;;;2*+1/p-2

InChI key

QGXKBLXNBYNHBV-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Application

Copper(I) cyanide di(lithium chloride) complex can be used for the synthesis of organocopper(I) reagents by transmetalation with organozinc and Grignard reagents. It is also a useful precursor to prepare organocuprate(I) reagents.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system, Respiratory system

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

1.4 °F - closed cup - Solvent

Flash Point(C)

-17 °C - closed cup - Solvent

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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