Cuprous chloride - ACS, ≥97% , CAS No.7758-89-6

CAS: 7758-89-6 Cat. No.: C406593 Formula: CuCl Molecular Weight: 99.00 EC Number: 231-842-9
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GRADE & PURITY ACS ? ACS grade — meets American Chemical Society specifications, the analytical benchmark in the US. Use for analytical and QC work needing ACS-defined purity. ≥97%
Synonyms
Copper monochloride | Copper(I) Chloride
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Why this grade

ACS, ≥97% ACS for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 296 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Cu is present in +1 (cuprous) valence state in CuCl. CuCl is a semiconductor having a wide band gap. It is a promising candidate for use in silicon-based optoelectronics since its lattice resembles with silicon. It participates in various reactions with Grignard reagents.

Specifications

Synonyms
Copper monochloride | Copper(I) Chloride
Specifications & Purity
ACS, ≥97%
Storage
Protected from light,Room temperature,Argon charged,Desiccated
Shipped In
Normal
Grade
ACS
Purity
≥97%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Canonical Smiles
Cl[Cu]
IUPAC Name
chlorocopper
InChIKey
OXBLHERUFWYNTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
INCHI
1S/ClH.Cu/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
Isomeric SMILES
Cl[Cu]
WGK Germany
3
RTECS
GL6990000
Molecular Weight
99.00
Reaxy-Rn
1098236
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1098236&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Comprehensive hazard, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance document.

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✅ Certificate of Analysis (COA)

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📊 Datasheet

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🔬 Specification Sheet

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomInorganic compounds
SuperclassMixed metal/non-metal compounds
ClassTransition metal salts
SubclassTransition metal chlorides
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentTransition metal chlorides
Alternative Parents Inorganic copper salts  Inorganic chloride salts  
Molecular FrameworkNot available
Substituents Transition metal chloride - Inorganic chloride salt - Inorganic copper salt - Inorganic salt
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of inorganic compounds known as transition metal chlorides. These are inorganic compounds in which the largest halogen atom is Chlorine, and the heaviest metal atom is a transition metal.
External Descriptors inorganic chloride - copper molecular entity
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
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5 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
J2410289Certificate of AnalysisJul 03, 2026 C406593
J2410290Certificate of AnalysisJul 03, 2026 C406593
J2410291Certificate of AnalysisJul 03, 2026 C406593
J2410292Certificate of AnalysisJul 03, 2026 C406593
D2616045Certificate of AnalysisJun 20, 2024 C406593
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityVery soluble in concentrated HCl. Soluble in ammonium hydroxide. Insoluble in ethanol and acetone. Sparingly soluble in water.
SensitivityLight & air & moisture sensitive
Boil Point(°C)1490°C
Melt Point(°C)430 °C
Molecular Weight99.000 g/mol
XLogP3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count0
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass97.8984 Da
Monoisotopic Mass97.8984 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area0.000 Ų
Heavy Atom Count2
Formal Charge0
Complexity2.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Documents & Articles
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TEMPO-Catalyzed Oxidation Quick Reference (Alcohol Oxidation Focus): Three Regeneration Routes (NaOCl / Cu–O₂ / PIDA) + Selection & Troubleshooting
Strategies and Progress in the Asymmetric Catalytic Synthesis of Chiral 1,2-Bis(boronic) Esters: Route Types, Selectivity Challenges, and Sequential Site Utilization (with Product Selection Navigator and Tables 1–4)
Transition-Metal Salts/Precursor Selection Guide: How “Different Salts of the Same Metal” Start from Different Chemical Realities—and How to Reproduce Results (including a Selection Navigator and Product Tables 1–5)
How to Make Ring-Closing Metathesis (RCM) Reliable: Mechanistic Framework, Catalyst Families, and Process Variables (with Selection Tables A–C)
Common Chromogenic Reagents and Method Selection for Copper Ion Content Determination
Build the Three-Membered Ring First, or Form the Carbon–Nitrogen Bond First?—Retrosynthetic Strategies, Route Selection, and Stereochemical Control in Cyclopropylamine Synthesis
Structural Characteristics of Ergothioneine, OCTN1-Mediated Uptake by Skin Cells, and Antioxidant Mechanisms
MTAD-Mediated Oxidative Dearomatization of Pyridines: Transient para-Cycloaddition, Alkene Oxidation, and Heteroatom Functionalization
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