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Sigma-Aldrich

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)

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
[CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CO2]2Cu
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
349.95
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

form

powder or chunks
solid

Quality Level

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

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).

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Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

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

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