Description

Copper(I) Chloride - Bis(Lithium Chloride) Complex is a specialized inorganic coordination compound designed to enhance the stability and handling of the reactive copper(I) species. This complex is crucial for applications requiring a soluble and air-stable source of Cu(I), which is notoriously difficult to manage in its simple halide form. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the fields of organic synthesis, catalysis, and advanced materials development, where precise control over copper-mediated reactions is essential.

Application

• Catalyst in Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key precursor for Cu(I)-catalyzed transformations such as the Ullmann-type coupling, Glaser coupling, and azide-alkyne cycloaddition (Click Chemistry).
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used as a stoichiometric reagent in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals.
• Polymerization Initiator: Employed in atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) and other controlled radical polymerization processes.
• Materials Science Precursor: Serves as a source material for depositing copper-containing thin films or creating copper-based nanomaterials.
• Electrochemical Applications: Investigated for use in battery electrolytes and electrochemical sensors due to its lithium chloride content and copper redox activity.
• Laboratory Research & Development: A valuable standard and reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(I) Chloride - Bis(Lithium Chloride) Complex
CAS No.	79950-15-5
Molecular Formula	CuCl · 2LiCl
Molecular Weight	175.83 g/mol (for CuCl · 2LiCl)
Synonyms	Copper(I) chloride lithium chloride complex; Cuprous chloride lithium chloride adduct; Lithium chlorocuprate(I); CuCl·2LiCl; Lithium tetrachlorocuprate(I); Tetrachlorocuprate(I) lithium; Copper monochloride dilithium chloride complex
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Quality Control

Our Copper(I) Chloride - Bis(Lithium Chloride) Complex is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to meet the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant physical data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation and moisture uptake. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (CuCl·2LiCl)	≥ 98.0%
Copper (Cu) Content	Contact for details
Lithium (Li) Content	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl) Content	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%

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