| Formula / Notation | BrCu |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7787-70-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 143.45 |
| Melting Point | 939.2 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 2453 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 4.72 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Slightly sol in cold water; sol in hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, ammonium hydroxide with the formation of complexes; practically insoluble in acetone, concentrated sulfuric acid |
| Appearance | Copper (i) bromide appears as white powder or crystal. Turns green to dark blue on exposure to sunlight. Sinks and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999) |
| Also Known As | bromocopper; 7787-70-4; CUPROUS BROMIDE; Bromocopper; Copper(1+) bromide; Copper bromide (CuBr); UNII-R8V209A5G0; HSDB 270; EINECS 232-131-6; DTXSID6052530 |
| Category | Laboratory Reagents |
What is Copper(I) bromide?
Copper(I) bromide (BrCu) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Copper (i) bromide appears as white powder or crystal. Turns green to dark blue on exposure to sunlight. Sinks and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999). It has a molecular weight of 143.45 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is bromocopper. Boiling point: 2453 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: 939.2 °F (USCG, 1999).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: bromocopper
Other Names / Synonyms: bromocopper; 7787-70-4; CUPROUS BROMIDE; Bromocopper; Copper(1+) bromide; Copper bromide (CuBr); UNII-R8V209A5G0; HSDB 270; EINECS 232-131-6; DTXSID6052530
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 939.2 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 2453 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 4.72 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 143.45 |
| Solubility | Slightly sol in cold water; sol in hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, ammonium hydroxide with the formation of complexes; practically insoluble in acetone, concentrated sulfuric acid |
| Appearance | Copper (i) bromide appears as white powder or crystal. Turns green to dark blue on exposure to sunlight. Sinks and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Copper(I) bromide (BrCu) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Copper (i) bromide appears as white powder or crystal. Turns green to dark blue on exposure to sunlight. Sinks and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999). It has a molecular weight of 143.45 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is bromocopper. Boiling point: 2453 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: 939.2 °F (USCG, 1999).
Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.
Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Copper(I) bromide is: BrCu