Description

Copper (II) Terephthalate Trihydrate is a coordination polymer complex formed from copper ions and terephthalic acid ligands. This compound is valued for its role as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced materials, particularly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), due to its well-defined crystalline structure. It serves critical functions in research and development for industries focused on catalysis, gas storage, and chemical sensing.

Application

• MOF Synthesis: A key precursor for constructing copper-based metal-organic frameworks with applications in gas adsorption and separation.
• Catalysis: Used as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various organic transformation reactions.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a model compound in academic and industrial research for studying coordination chemistry and polymer networks.
• Functional Materials: A starting material for developing advanced materials with potential use in sensors and electronic devices.
• Pigment & Dye Intermediate: Can be utilized in the development of specialized colorants and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper (II) Terephthalate Trihydrate
CAS No.	28758-10-3
Molecular Formula	C8H4CuO4 · 3H2O
Molecular Weight	277.70 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 223.66 g/mol)
Synonyms	Copper Terephthalate Trihydrate; Terephthalic Acid Copper Salt Trihydrate; Copper(II) Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate Trihydrate; Cu-TPA; Cu-BDC Trihydrate; Cupric Terephthalate Trihydrate; 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, Copper Salt, Trihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Copper (II) Terephthalate Trihydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including FT-IR, XRD, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue to blue-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cu content)	≥ 22.5%
Purity (by XRD)	≥ 98%
Loss on Drying	≤ 19.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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