Description

Methylcopper(I) CAS NO 1184-53-8 is a highly reactive organocopper compound that serves as a fundamental reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a methyl anion equivalent, enabling critical carbon-carbon bond formation reactions under mild conditions. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise and efficient methylation protocols.

Application

• Nucleophilic Methylation Agent: Used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules where it delivers a methyl group to electrophilic carbon centers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key building block for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates requiring methylated structures.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Serves as a precursor for generating copper-based catalysts and ligands used in cross-coupling and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the development of specialized polymers and advanced materials where copper-methyl bonds are integral to the polymerization process or final material properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized in the synthesis of novel pesticides and herbicides that incorporate methyl-copper functionalities for enhanced activity.
• Laboratory-scale Organic Synthesis: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylcopper(I)
CAS No.	1184-53-8
Molecular Formula	CH3Cu
Molecular Weight	78.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper, methyl-; Methyl copper; Cuprous methyl; Methanecopper; Methylcopper (CH3Cu); Methylcopper complex; (Methyl)copper(I)
EINECS	214-671-4

Quality Control

Our Methylcopper(I) is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including NMR spectroscopy and titration to confirm identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and handling data is provided with each shipment to support your quality management systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. The storage area must be cool, dry, and well-ventilated, away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, oxidizing agents, and moisture sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Contact for details
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.