Description

Bis(Tetraethylammonium) Tetrabromocuprate(II) is a high-purity, organometallic coordination compound primarily utilized as a specialized catalyst and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique copper(II) center stabilized by tetraethylammonium cations, making it a critical component in research and development for novel materials. It is essential for chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop or scale up complex synthetic pathways.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst for various coupling, oxidation, and halogenation reactions in fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing.
• Research & Development Reagent: Serves as a key starting material or catalyst in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic cycles and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Electrochemical Studies: Used as an electrolyte component or redox mediator in research focused on battery materials and electroplating processes.
• Polymerization Initiator/Catalyst: Employed in the controlled synthesis of specific polymers where a copper-based catalyst system is required.
• Material Science Precursor: Functions as a source of copper and bromide for the deposition or synthesis of thin films and inorganic nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Tetraethylammonium) Tetrabromocuprate(II)
CAS No.	2041-02-3
Molecular Formula	C16H40Br4CuN2
Molecular Weight	668.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetraethylammonium Tetrabromocuprate(II); Tetraethylammonium Copper(II) Bromide; N,N,N-Triethylethanaminium Tetrabromocuprate(2-); TEATB; (TEA)2CuBr4; Bis(TEA) Tetrabromocuprate; Copper(II) Bromide Tetraethylammonium Salt
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Quality Control

Every batch of Bis(Tetraethylammonium) Tetrabromocuprate(II) is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent oxidation and moisture uptake. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark colored crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cu content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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