Description

Tetrakis(Acetonitrile)Copper (I) Hexafluorophosphate is a versatile and highly reactive copper(I) coordination complex, widely used as a catalyst and precursor in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate key coupling and cycloaddition reactions under mild conditions, making it indispensable for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a highly effective catalyst for click chemistry (CuAAC) reactions, Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions, and other carbon-heteroatom bond forming processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Production: Used in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, including triazole-containing compounds and other nitrogen-rich heterocycles.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the preparation of functional polymers, dendrimers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) via controlled polymerization and cross-linking reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Facilitates the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides through efficient synthesis pathways.
• Ligand Exchange Reactions: Serves as a convenient source of reactive copper(I) ions for generating other copper complexes with different ligand systems.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A key reagent for methodological development and exploring new catalytic transformations in university and corporate research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrakis(Acetonitrile)Copper (I) Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	64443-05-6
Molecular Formula	C8H12CuF6N4P
Molecular Weight	372.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(I) hexafluorophosphate acetonitrile complex; Tetrakis(acetonitrile)copper(1+) hexafluorophosphate; Copper(1+) tetrakis(acetonitrile) hexafluorophosphate; Cu(CH3CN)4PF6; Acetonitrile copper(I) hexafluorophosphate complex; Copper(I) tetraacetonitrile hexafluorophosphate; [Cu(MeCN)4]PF6; Copper(I) PF6 acetonitrile adduct
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Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(Acetonitrile)Copper (I) Hexafluorophosphate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of R&D and process development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or elevated temperatures will lead to decomposition and loss of activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cu Content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in acetonitrile, DCM, DMF; sparingly soluble in THF

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