Description

Copper(I) 3-Methylsalicylate is an organocopper compound featuring a stabilized copper(I) center coordinated by a 3-methylsalicylate ligand. This specialized chemical is valued for its role as a catalyst and precursor in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Catalyst precursor in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., C-N, C-O bond formation) for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Research chemical for developing novel organometallic complexes and studying copper(I) reactivity.
• Additive or catalyst in the polymerization of specific monomers for specialty polymer production.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, such as fungicides or herbicides.
• Precursor for depositing copper-containing thin films in materials science applications.
• Reagent in organic synthesis for selective transformations under mild conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(I) 3-Methylsalicylate
CAS No.	326477-70-7
Molecular Formula	C16H14Cu2O6 (commonly as a dimer)
Molecular Weight	413.32 g/mol (for dimeric form)
Synonyms	Bis(μ-3-methylsalicylato)dicopper(I); Dicopper(I) 3-methylsalicylate; Copper(1+) 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate; 3-Methylsalicylic acid copper(I) salt; Cuprous 3-methylsalicylate
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Quality Control

Our Copper(I) 3-Methylsalicylate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and purity analysis, to meet exacting customer requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic and oxidatively sensitive nature, containers must be kept sealed and handled under inert conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cu content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.