Description

Cupric Bromide is an inorganic salt of copper, widely recognized for its role as a versatile catalyst and reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate key chemical transformations, including bromination and coupling reactions, with high efficiency and selectivity. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors, where precise and reliable chemical intermediates are required.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Catalyst: Employed as a Lewis acid catalyst in various organic reactions, including brominations, oxidations, and cross-coupling processes.
• Brominating Agent: Used for the selective bromination of aromatic compounds and other organic substrates in pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing.
• Wood Preservative Component: Acts as a fungicidal and insecticidal agent in formulations for wood treatment and preservation.
• Photographic Chemical: Serves as an etchant and toner in specialized photographic and photolithographic applications.
• Analytical Reagent: Utilized in laboratory settings for qualitative and quantitative analysis, including as a source of copper ions.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Functions in electroplating baths to deposit copper-bromide alloys or as a surface treatment chemical.
• Research & Development: A key starting material for academic and industrial research in inorganic and materials chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cupric Bromide
CAS No.	7789-45-9
Molecular Formula	CuBr₂
Molecular Weight	223.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(II) bromide; Copper dibromide; Cupric dibromide; Bromocopper; Copper bromide (CuBr₂); Copper(2+) bromide; UNII-5M8U07C8QN
EINECS	232-167-2

Quality Control

Our Cupric Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project 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 light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CuBr₂)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.05 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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