Description

Copper Formate is a versatile inorganic salt with the CAS registry number 544-19-4, valued for its role as a precursor in the synthesis of high-purity copper and copper-based nanomaterials. This compound is essential for industries requiring controlled copper deposition and catalytic processes. Key sectors that utilize this material include electronics manufacturing, specialty catalysts, and advanced material science research.

Application

• Electroless Copper Plating: A key precursor for depositing conductive copper layers on plastics and ceramics in printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of copper-based catalysts for organic synthesis, hydrogenation reactions, and environmental catalysis.
• Nanomaterial Production: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of copper nanoparticles and nanowires with applications in conductive inks and sensors.
• Wood Preservation: Acts as a fungicidal and anti-microbial agent in wood treatment formulations.
• Animal Feed Supplement: Used as a source of bioavailable copper in trace mineral premises for livestock nutrition.
• Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the production of certain copper-based pigments and colorants.
• Laboratory Reagent: Functions as a analytical reagent and a source of copper ions in various chemical research and development processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper Formate
CAS No.	544-19-4
Molecular Formula	Cu(CHO₂)₂ or C₂H₂CuO₄
Molecular Weight	153.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(II) formate; Cupric formate; Formic acid, copper(2+) salt; Copper diformate; Cuprum formicum
EINECS	208-867-5

Quality Control

Our Copper Formate is manufactured under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue to blue-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cu basis)	Min. 98.0%
Loss on Drying	Max. 1.0%
Chloride (Cl)	Max. 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	Max. 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	Max. 0.005%
Lead (Pb)	Max. 0.002%

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