Description

Phenylcopper(I) is a versatile organocopper reagent, a key intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in facilitating high-precision carbon-carbon bond formation reactions, such as conjugate additions and cross-couplings, under mild conditions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for conjugate addition and coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a key reagent in the synthesis of complex herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Advanced Material Development: Employed in the research and production of organic electronic materials, ligands, and specialty polymers.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various organic transformations and asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized for the precise introduction of phenyl groups in the synthesis of dyes, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenylcopper(I)
CAS No.	3220-49-3
Molecular Formula	C6H5Cu
Molecular Weight	140.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper, phenyl-; Phenylcopper; Phenyldecopper; Cuprous phenyl; Copper phenyl compound; Phenyl copper reagent; (Phenyl)copper; Phenyl copper(I)
EINECS	221-747-7

Quality Control

Our Phenylcopper(I) is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Quality is assured through comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and safety data is provided with every shipment to support your quality management systems.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige powder or solid mass
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cu content)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility (Test)	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, ether)

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