Description

Copper(II) Fluoride Dihydrate is an inorganic salt of copper and fluorine, widely utilized as a versatile fluorinating agent and catalyst precursor. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to introduce fluorine atoms into organic molecules and serve as a source of copper ions in specialized applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors, where precise fluorination and metal-mediated reactions are critical.

Application

• Fluorination Reagent: Used in organic synthesis to introduce fluorine atoms into target molecules, a key step in developing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for generating copper-based catalysts used in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Ceramics & Glass Manufacturing: Acts as a fluxing agent and opacifier in the production of specialty glasses and ceramic glazes.
• Wood Preservation: Employed in formulations to protect timber from fungal decay and insect damage.
• Electroplating & Metal Surface Treatment: Provides a source of fluoride and copper ions for specialized electroplating baths and surface conversion coatings.
• Laboratory Research: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(II) Fluoride Dihydrate
CAS No.	13454-88-1
Molecular Formula	CuF₂·2H₂O
Molecular Weight	137.57 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cupric Fluoride Dihydrate; Copper Difluoride Dihydrate; Copper Fluoride (CuF2) Dihydrate; Copper(2+) Fluoride Dihydrate; Copper Fluoride Hydrate; CuF2·2H2O
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Quality Control

Our Copper(II) Fluoride Dihydrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CuF₂·2H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	20.0 - 22.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %

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