Description

Mesitylcopper(I), Min. 97% is a highly reactive organocopper compound, valued for its role as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary commercial significance lies in its ability to facilitate efficient carbon-carbon bond formation, particularly in cross-coupling and conjugate addition reactions. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for constructing complex molecular frameworks in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of specialized herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Catalysis & Ligand Chemistry: Serves as a precursor or co-catalyst in transition metal-catalyzed processes and for generating novel ligand systems.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and conductive polymers.
• Conjugate Addition Reactions: Effectively adds the mesityl group to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reagent: Facilitates the introduction of the mesityl moiety into aromatic and heteroaromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mesitylcopper(I), Min. 97%
CAS No.	75732-01-3
Molecular Formula	C9H11Cu
Molecular Weight	158.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(I) Mesityl; Mesityl Copper; (2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)copper; Trimethylphenylcopper(I); MesCu; Mesitylcopper; Copper(1+) 2,4,6-trimethylbenzenide
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Quality Control

Our Mesitylcopper(I) is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including NMR, ICP-MS, and titration. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. This material is easily oxidized and moisture-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or ambient conditions must be avoided to maintain stability and reactivity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige powder or solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	Min. 97.0%
Copper (Cu) Content	39.0 - 41.0 %
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	As per customer requirement

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