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Copper(II) 2-ethylhexanoate

• Synonym(s): 2-Ethylhexanoic acid copper⁽²⁺⁾ salt, Copper bis(2-ethylhexanoate), Copper di(2-ethylhexanoate), Copper⁽²⁺⁾ 2-ethylhexanoate, Cupric bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
• Linear Formula: [CH₃(CH₂)₃CH(C₂H₅)CO₂]₂Cu
• CAS Number: 149-11-1
• Molecular Weight: 349.95
• EC Number: 205-731-0
• MDL number: MFCD00015695
• UNSPSC Code: 12352103
• PubChem Substance ID: 24860474
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• form: powder or chunks; solid
• Quality Level: 100
• composition: Cu, 17.0-19.0% EDTA titration
• reaction suitability: core: copper; reagent type: catalyst
• mp: 252 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• SMILES string: CCCCC(CC)C(=O)O[Cu]OC(=O)C(CC)CCCC
• InChI: 1S/2C8H16O2.Cu/c2*1-3-5-6-7(4-2)8(9)10;/h2*7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10);/q;;+2/p-2
• InChI key: SEKCXMNFUDONGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Description

Application

• Copper catalyzed Heck-like cyclizations of oxime esters: Discusses the catalytic role of Copper(II) 2-ethylhexanoate in cyclization reactions and its potential reduction or disproportionation under certain conditions (Faulkner et al., 2014).
• A Copper‐Mediated Oxidative Coupling Route to 3H‐ and 1H‐Indoles: Utilizes Copper(II) 2-ethylhexanoate for synthesizing indoles, showcasing its effectiveness in facilitating novel chemical transformations (Drouhin & Taylor, 2015).
• Cu (II) carboxylate arene C─H functionalization: Details how Copper(II) 2-ethylhexanoate is used in nonradical pathways for functionalizing aromatic compounds, significantly advancing synthetic chemistry methodologies (Kong et al., 2022).
• Decarboxylative olefination of activated aliphatic acids: Describes the catalytic capabilities of Copper(II) 2-ethylhexanoate in decarboxylative olefination processes, enhancing the efficiency and scope of organic syntheses (Tlahuext-Aca et al., 2018).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H360FD
• Precautionary Statements: P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Repr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves